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THANK YOU, BOB,
FOR FOUR DECADES
OF SERVICE
Bob Merrill takes bids on the Walton 1913 Liberty Head nickel.
fter more than 40 years as Auction Director, and later Chief
Auctioneer of the World’s Largest Numismatic Auctioneer,
the masterful Bob Merrill is retiring.
Merrill has been there since the beginning. He joined Steve Ivy
Numismatic Auctions shortly after the company was established
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in 1982. “His experience as a history teacher and part-time coin
dealer, not to mention his work ethic and exuberance, made Bob
the perfect candidate for the position of Heritage’s first Director ...
and first auction employee!” says Steve Ivy, Co-Founder and CEO
of Heritage Auctions.
Since those early years, Heritage has grown
to become the world’s largest collectibles
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house founded in the United States. As lead
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for some of Heritage’s most important sales,
including the finest-certified 1787 Brasher,
Punch on Wing doubloon ($4.58 million), the
Walton Specimen of the 1913 Liberty Nickel
($3.17 million), coins from the legendary Eric
P. Newman collection, plus literally billions of
Bob and wife Karen. dollars in rare coins and currency.
“Without Bob Merrill,” says Heritage Auctions Co-Founder Jim
Halperin, “Heritage Auctions would never have existed.”
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Winkle recalls how Merrill stood out from
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Before joining Heritage,
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Ivy says.
In 1997, Merrill reduced his
workload and relocated to
Oregon. Now, he Is officially
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A, :
Heritage President Greg Rohan, Bob Merrill,
Heritage CEO Steve Ivy.
Order of Auction
Start
Session One
Continental Currency..........ccsseeeeeseeeeeeeees 20001
GO IOW aL ING eS cpa even cecne te tecst an ecewasccionnces: 20014
Fractional’ CUrrGNCy ccccciissiccacesecascasensncedeans 20103
PrACTION Gl SIC ES escccdcencvercasieecqeeeiustswssevens 20148
EN CASEO. POSTE GC iacacenssicnaencsedenconerasancieiwens 20150
Confederate Notes ............cccccceecceeeeeeeeeees 20164
Confederate MiscellaneouS...............06668 20276
Obsoletes By State
PNAIOANN a a satecstcanesnereacinaatoqecaoastetcaisonsaeancene 20300
PP KANG aS cc trecencecneeeerast reenter 20318
COM GEC UCIT cancrsetesosreraneeccateeponborerunaucorne 20321
ED) SLAW ALS inne sonautivsnnaeeaputwaascdoanddsasentnnedwsecesd 20331
DistiClOr COlUMMO ainsi 20336
FEO Cane onccatctotaaundacdsceonsroeseatione ounces 20338
FS OG els re veccenre tun een corte se ence ean aces 20364
AAG savotenceoscscuiguesahevacsestenos tees eventos sessdes 20382
IONS 63 cet seve oetantteresceescctsonseeuepetontecece 20385
CMAN at rsceusneenessccakenenusreuouwnacesennandeecens 20401
POA casiesonirpanaaesiereedianestaaumeintscamdreacueie 20406
NS aS cece arcs ea asters we ear ponte einen pecan need 20412
FS C1 ce nae essa tees ate cteencesatarcensnenwecaaans 20413
EON SAIN Al-nactencacauvncanutunepawnds varcenenceneneanains 20420
LV | AUIS sha ace vice dewede niente venmntacsmoieeseninaetsatrertes 20431
Wiad aio peer emer nrer er errre restate Serenenen er ener: 20432
WE ISCy: (el gic co eee 20435
NVISS 1 SSNS lcrtacatetercatiastaes Seaesssesentesemenesencaens 20474
PS AS St tee erceceesene es ece aseeepattatie deen eeeees 20481
INGA Shicct enact vecrsto sate weuseseniedsveasiukee nessscte 20483
New Hampshire............:ccccccseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 20484
NGI JEN Sey ti untcnceartontnmaanciatenamagnetiens 20488
NEES (6d, Geen eee ee anne ne Pee 20491
INOUE C ARO Ilia crrescaaccesictdecenaneenrmsciiecteen: 20571
OIG scsacs ances os setecauesaanaseactaaeotenancca aceacsuaneance 20576
I OA acc seas ecee sec eacessoeeesexcve coeneetes 20583
PRMMSY WANA tesscntenkinnerciacepotedusensdacneedson, 20585
RMNO GS-51 ANG evekcmceraiscacssatenisinnssaconentncveenes 20634
SOUT G Ar O ll dvccteesssarassdceticebvansncnecbiboas 20652
TEMNNESSEC 00... ee cece esse ec eceeeeeeeeceeeeeeneneeeees 20655
EX AS. grucaemecanncacexansunaaaresunaised encasniwenrtecasnsed 20682
WIAs oceeestenesoncsetenness heessdeseueseseds.aeecenssseseses 20698
WESTMAN rcsncaciaiecnapnseinrecsud boukcinies taped 20699
NY TC Aare sien cagscetes enced emia caer ante erates 20701
WTS ONS [I ctenideenonreaarvsaruansseinnntianitactebreekes 20709
Postage Envelopes..........ccseecccceseeeeeeeeeeeees 20715
WISCONENCOUS sc icsvceiasseccsecesieesssvedaxtaserereteds 20731
Military Payment Certificates ............. 20737
End
20013
20102
20147
20149
20163
20275
20297
20317
20320
20330
20335
2033/7
20363
20381
20384
20400
20405
20411
20419
20430
20434
20473
20480
20482
20487
20490
20570
20575
ZU562
20584
20633
20651
20654
20681
20697
20700
20708
20714
20730
20736
20768
Start
Session Two
Babyface Nelson Cash Hoard..............064. 21001
Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard................ 21031
National Bank Notes
PND AV sec aniotedeguiwaseaus tencedcenssenuaheecsenwmnsor: 21066
PNAS Ke eereaieruaisiaucenuiastcnsuaiedsbaxeauenenuaceamsinent 21102
PATI ZO rcacseratececsteetnadensnatere a oolonneiennecneee evened 21106
PRK ANS s sass scaceete sat aatenseatncetcousasieacosamenioes 21117
Cal TOW Ml aawaaiea dev icacotsacenssrcaiscommetaneccanseant 21121
OO IO eens. causnaecasseszeectadeussaresseseusacveaevters 21166
OMS oriaciaewsensauasnnnpenintooiecdencceneigs 21171
DSIAW ANS wad seresonnisedondindndnpseendventabeesenaetiab ode 21179
DISTMCE OF COMO Aiecacsntrenicutisadenatvenennes 21184
FON Ce ta caeuewint sate cetetmncionuevactusiwenweeecuncesnues: 21186
IC Ol cls orstawetunstneaedenoniemuaumieutanean: 21204
FAWN Alco inca couerauaed aes xcuuguaenonceneianeantesedatieouiee 21206
VOTO -saeactauce peuneatecsennacenceenoedenateunerarssnaenncont 21212
MINIONS i canccuot pin neccdadenctorteaeddeoadineananccadccid: 21216
ONG esieantamtcnenetterndeasnicecco i setnatenssceateuce: 21226
[el Beer ere rrr eer ern rrret reer tere rrre Terr Terr tte 21229
IGA S aS pincsacauepranencsasyea wenannoroaseantecnaennnerioues Z\eZ50
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DV ATS cron stgunieiselensnntiendinuvanreumseinsanneasinues 21262
PI VAS ictresyceictsestnencno sa oaensancuavenes ieee: 21263
MassachuSetts ..........ccccssccsececeeeeeeceneceeecees 21268
Ki ie as [a9 eee eerre eS enrr ner sen eer 21278
EVENS SO Ea a eaperciatacnonnsassarncnicneneversietetanon: 21283
WI SSI SSI DIO sicereaicarnaunricgeeaeteeniardpntiony 21372
WIS SOUN cos suunivanendiosmenqievarpminnenanucseniens 21375
IV AIAG i a yraenihataealntierautadeumredtnetaaqubeentinents 2377
IS AG Kees citeterincecutees exeven an costuneatectceanecs 21379
IOVS Sie crests se cateecsinedenous eencetnteonencss 21363
New lama pS Ailes sincceceshiexedtcnastewesmesnctnonebes 21388
CW DSS 6 iecereteaas a tentcumiaterenunensanatentiens 21389
NEW WVIEKICO cpiwsdacsnadcnmnaiarbnindsdcdadanindnecnaede 21411
LS (0) eer nen ene meer ere 21414
INGPUNC AVONIN Aiccscccancecccacrexsctisencscncsstacatass 21515
INCU DAKO a sect esctsareecersntenstetaceeectsogeeees 21516
TO ies se cctnc part ose ae ne cueemenectcaepetaecneneeuteeecte 21525
A OA lactis tacticcmuctocmineiveeeceseioseceuasmntssiagne 21550
GO i crea searipelie concern cnen eee es 21560
PENNS WIV aN aidicxccncncancorcncencsdtadanoadeeeaaeneoieee 21562
Fe OCS | SAWN santenceedavactosevesavancevissentenmcuas! 21605
SOW: Car ONE davessnosssotesvsuaicdesawacdencdedecades 21607
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End
21030
21065
21101
21105
21116
21120
21169
21170
21178
21183
21185
21203
21205
21211
ZIZ15
21225
21228
21234
21242
21261
21267
21277
21282
21371
21374
21376
21378
21382
21387
21410
21413
21514
21524
21549
Z1597
21561
21604
21606
21612
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TEMMESSEC 00... eee ce cece ec eeececececeeeeceeeeneneneeees 21613
VEGAS sa adatewnsocuntoseaesendeneceneedanusesnausuceneuacsnve 21617
LFS cc searcasaceeeneatecicbenceaueueuaeuessuse ce seesseeaenees 21647
NSTIMOO cwniissmesuas codundinnaianeuieunederemetraesuannins 21641
DY TE OAM cane pace ctuancs tseauesaadenencoteasiursie 21643
MVS lV lt ecien.tetioaia quienes sectetaasemncn near oetat 21647
WV ISCO SII ae evans Caernaeennaneatcamenieiaaaemneencnneetd 2165/7
MVOC eaeavaacyrateectiec ante cies saeanetotdeenesteuss 21665
WADP- exe BS¢ 1 =: ee 21669
Session Three
Small Size Type Notes
Legal Tender Notes............cceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeees 21670
SIRE ert lea OS acct sarcee snails 21717
Federal Reserve Bank Notes ................008 21758
Federal Reserve Notes .............cccceseceeeeees 21764
WVVIl Emergency Notes .iccsccseccisevscneneraes 21903
Gold Certificates...........cccccceccccsscceeseeeeeeees 21913
Error NOtG2S. .icisisscccsavcasscssavasenecnassvarcaedenses 21926
Session Four
Platinum Night Session.............:seeeeeeeeeees 22001
See separate Order of Auction
Session Five
PEGE lal POs cacisisussetneratasenmuateectonmnats 22254
Large Size Type Notes
De Man. NOTES sscscccscesnssusinreseenceosusecexsoaete 22257
Legal Tender Notes............ccccceceseeeeeeeeeees 22262
Compound Interest Treasury Notes....... 22380
Refunding Certificates ...........ccceccceeeeeees 22381
Silver ‘CeriiCates nos. ssussexerernceaanecmenns 22383
Treasuty INOtCS ccintensevesetietaianatarmecinns 22502
Federal Reserve Bank Notes ................. 22525
Federal Reserve Notes .............csecceeseeeeees 22574
GOld CePriliGateS wccsaceicnsanesiaewswxdonkaunssentaes 22605
End
21616
21638
21640
21642
21646
21656
21664
21668
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21757
Z1763
21702
21912
Z1725
21964
22253
22256
22261
22579
22362
22501
22524
22573
22604
22639
Start End
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20001 Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $20 PCGS Extremely Fine 40.
This marbled-edge Continental note is unlike any other from the entire series of 102 different pieces. On page 203 of Historical Sketches of American
Paper Currency, published in 1866, Henry Phillips, Jr. had this to say, “The note is a very peculiar one, being entirely different from all the rest of the
issues of the Continental Congress. How this happened or the reason for so strange a deviation, is not and perhaps can never be known.” These $20 bills
were printed on weak, thin white paper that was furnished by Benjamin Franklin. The left end of the bills had a polychrome multicolor anticounterfeit-
ing device that gave the notes a distinctly different appearance. They were also considerably wider and shorter than any other Continentals were. The
back of this example, as on all known pieces, is inverted. The Apparent has been assigned for “Minor Restorations” which seem to be repairs of a few
minor edge splits. The marbling is medium wide with excellent color and both the red and brown signatures are strong. At our 2015 FUN auction we
sold a visually identical note, at the same grade level and with the same minor restorations comment, for $14,100. We see no reason why this evening’s
offering will not produce a similar or identical result.
Starting Bid: $6,250
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This is a very collectible example of one of America’s most historic paper
currency notes. Uniquely printed from the May 10, 1775 Session, the
$20 uses marbled polychromatic paper, which is visible at the left end.
The marbled paper obtained by Benjamin Franklin for this purpose was
later used on the first United States Federal Loan Certificate (Anderson-
Smythe US-1). The face and back emblems and mottos were sketched by
Franklin. These emblems also appeared on the backs of $30 Continental
notes. Despite some repairs and pieces added, this example has a very
appealing overall appearance.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
A very sharp looking type note from this issue. It boasts pleasing paper
originality and is well printed on both sides. It boasts three large margins
on the face although the top margin is cut slightly into the design.
From the RFK Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Very Choice New 64PPQ.
Fugio notes are available in lesser grades, but this exemplary piece is one
of the finest and boasts an Eric Newman Collection pedigree. It was cut
from a glorious, fresh and original 24-subject sheet which was dispersed
as single notes in the Newman Part VIII sale in 2017; this particular $1/2
realizing $2,880. All 24 individual notes, auctioned for the first time,
were avidly pursued as type notes and for sets. This gorgeous “PPQ” $1/2
Fugio note was one of only eight Uncirculated $1/2 notes graded at PCGS
at the time of the Newman Part VIII sale. The paper quality is extraor-
dinary and the note has a Gem appearance from the face. This is from
the left side of the lower serial number pane of the original double-sheet
array. Margins are ample all around and wide at the left, and the printing
is even and deep on both sides. The back is slightly off-center to the top
and right. Plate A. No. 386966. Signed by B. Brannan in red. There were
no Gem New 65PPQ notes in the PCGS population report when these
were certified for the Newman sale, and this was one of two Very Choice
New 64PPQ graded examples. High grade-notes from this denomina-
tion are difficult to obtain. This selection will fit into any top notch set of
Continental Currency and is splendid for type.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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A well margined, well signed example of this extremely popular fraction-
al continental type that exhibits only light handling. The design details
remain quite bold as are the signature and serial number.
Starting Bid: $500
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20006 Continental Currency November 2, 1776 $30 PMG Choice
Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
Neither grading service has seen a gem example of this $30 November
2nd, 1776 note. One of only three notes to achieve the 64 grade at both
services combined. This one has earned every point of its 64 grade with
its good signatures, decent margins, and sharp print quality of the note
itself and all three vignettes. These notes are quite popular due to the
back which has the same sun with pointed rays design that can be found
on the contemporary Fugio cents. The mottos with the emblems on the
back are VI CONCITATE (Driven by force) and CESSANTE VENTO
CONQUIESCEMUS (When the storm dies down we will rest). The
emblem on the face is a tomb with a wreath on it. The motto is SI RECTE
FACIES (If you act righteously you will be honored after death). In our
2015 Central States auction, we sold a PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ
example for over $2,500.
Starting Bid: $750
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20007 Continental Currency April 11, 1778 $5 PCGS About New 50.
The vast majority of Yorktown notes that are seen are British counterfeits.
Six of the eight denominations of Yorktowns were heavily counterfeited
by the British in an effort to undermine the value of the currency of the
nascent United States. The existence of the deceptive counterfeits is the
reason that this April 11, 1778 issue is the rarest of all the Continentals.
When the counterfeits appeared shortly after the genuine notes were
issued, the Continental Congress voted to recall all April 11, 1778 notes.
This piece luckily escaped that recall. This genuine example is in a com-
ment-free PCGS 50 holder.
Starting Bid: $625
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Entirely hand drawn on a blank piece of paper. The paper appears authentic, with the proper lay lines, and is certainly period. Whether or not the artist
who created this $40 note cleaned a lower denomination off to obtain the paper is unknown, the paper looks and feels as it should for a Continental note.
We have as yet found no reference to any other hand-drawn Colonial counterfeits of any issue, although there is some reference to very early Southern
notes that were produced by this method. Whoever created this note was the 18th century version of the 19th Century “Jim the Penman,” who hand-
created $20-$100 Legal Tender notes in the late 19th century. He was active from the early 1880s until his capture and subsequent six year jail term. He
was tried in 1896. Jim the Penman’s actual name was Emanuel Ninger, although he was known to use aliases at various times. He and his wife lived on a
farm in New Jersey and he told his friends and neighbors that he made his living from a Prussian Army pension. He was actually in his barn straining his
eyes to get Ben Franklin’s eyes just right. He supposedly produced about 700 notes over the twenty year period, although he admitted at his trial to only
have produced 380. This cataloger has seen three in person and a number of museums and government agencies also hold examples. In spite of the fact
that his notes are counterfeit and illegal to own, the market for any “Jim the Penman” note approaches five figures in the clandestine counterfeit collec-
tors marketplace. This note, having no face value, is entirely legal to own, exhibit, and display.
We simply have no basis to form an accurate estimate for this note. If the one or two people who have Ninger notes decide they need this, you will not be
able to buy it. However, if it sells on a slow day for hand-drawn Continental counterfeits, it could prove to be a bargain. Completely unsure about its true
worth, we will open this at $1, with no further estimate. The buyers, and we presume there will be a number of people competing, will set the market
themselves. The note is extremely well done, certainly at the level where it would fool the average collector, but it is an obvious counterfeit to those with
considerable experience in the Colonial and Continental field. While it would be recognized as a counterfeit, unless placed under close scrutiny under
a glass, one would be unaware that it was entirely hand drawn. While not specifically confessing to a Federal crime, this cataloger will admit to having
briefly held a “Jim the Penman” note. Given a choice between that note and this, the Continental is the favored piece. A truly magnificent Colonial-era
memento. We can only hazard a guess concerning the length of time and skill level it took to create this note centuries ago. An outstanding piece.
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Uncirculated 55 EPQ. 24, 1778 Anderson US-99/PA-10A. PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A most attractive example of this $80 note that comes with sharp print Thomas Meyer was the recipient of this attractive bill signed by
quality and bold signatures. A few as-made ink spots on the back have — Hopkinson and Smith. Two endorsements are viewed on the back, includ-
been noted by PMG. ing that of William Bingham. Bingham was a Philadelphia resident and
Starting Bid: $500 statesman, well known as one of our fledgling nation’s wealthiest indi-
viduals following the Revolution. This note is housed in a comment-free
holder, which is rare for this type due to the nature of the thin paper and
the often encountered ink burn. The bill is particularly desirable for its
red inking and the fact that is was paid in Paris. Anderson estimated
501 to 1,250 existing examples with his rating of R2. Our Newman sales
offered a multitude of lower grade, problemed pieces, yet they still man-
aged to scale the four-figure plateau. Any problem-free Extremely Fine
Bill of Exchange is extremely desirable.
Starting Bid: $625
Exceedingly Rare “at the Court of Versailles” Hopkinson-Signed Continental Loan Office
Bill of Exchange Not in Newman or Ford - First Seen by Us
20011 United States of America - Continental Loan Office in the State of “Pennsylvania” Exchange for $800 at five Livres Tournois per Dollar
Fourth Bill, Payable “at the Court of Versailles” October 6, 1780 Anderson-Smythe-as US-104 PMG Very Fine 25.
At first glance, the unaware would miss the true significance of this exceedingly rare and historic Continental Loan Office “livre tournois” certificate.
The note is signed by Francis Hopkinson, Pennsylvania's commissioner of loans, and the printed style is the same as the usual printed forms. The lower
left printed portion of the certificate indicates it was payable to the Hon. Dr. Benjamin Franklin as Minister Plenipotentiary and payable “at the Court
of Versailles.” With the exception of the plated piece in Anderson (from Lenny Finn’s collection), we have never seen this type or cataloged one. The
Newman, Ford, and several other major Colonial holdings we surveyed did not have this type. It is also a high $800 written denomination, express-
ing the equivalency at 5 Livres Tournois per Dollar. As Anderson-Smythe 104, this is rated Rarity-8 (1 to 3 known). This form was printed on fine laid
paper and specially watermarked “UNITED STATES.” Because of Franklin’s prestige as a scientist and a writer, Franklin had been appointed minister
to France. He called the shots from America for financing. Through his efforts Franklin succeeded in securing the military backing of the French
ground forces, fleet and treasury in the Revolutionary War. This particular certificate was issued for Pennsylvania and bears the low serial number “10”
and was payable to Joseph Carlton, Pay Master to the Board of War. Carlton countersigns the document on the blank back. Signer of the Declaration of
Independence, Hopkinson’s penned signature is bold. There are minor repairs and a piece added as noted by PMG. This certificate facesup beautifully
with broad margins and a wavy indent. The rarity should be comparable to the John Adams Amsterdam form we sold as part of the Newman Collection
for $6,462.50 in May 2017. Worthy of a runaway price from our conservative starting bid.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20012 United States Congress Federal Indent September 27, 1785 $1 Anderson-Smythe 165. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30.
A $1 Federal Indent note issued by a “Requisition of Congress” and to be received for “Taxes.” This is lowest denomination form printed and could have
written in change in “90ths of a dollar” if needed. Printed on thin paper with border designs at top and bottom. At the indented left end, the partially
remaining denomination, ONE DOLLAR, is outlined on shaded engraving. This example is signed by John Hardy with an elegant flourish. A very natu-
ral note. The paper is strong and original, and broad on three sides (except the required indent cutting) There is a noted “Repaired Edge Split at Lower
Left.” by PCGS. All the Newman examples we sold were well sought after and only one was as handsome as this. They all realized $2,000 or better with
ease. Rated high rarity-7 in Anderson-Smythe. Like all Federal Indents, rare and important. Particularly handsome.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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A letter of marque and a fantastic piece of American history, signed by John Jay. “During the American War of Independence, first the state legislatures,
then both the states and the Continental Congress, then, after ratification of the Constitution, Congress authorized and the President signed letters of
marque. A shipowner would send in an application stating the name, description, tonnage, and force (armaments) of the vessel, the name and residence
of the owner, and the intended number of crew, and tendered a bond promising strict observance of the country’s laws and treaties and of international
laws and customs. The commission was granted to the vessel, not to its captain, often for a limited time or specified area, and stated the enemy upon
whom attacks were permitted.” The preceeding description of marque comes from Wikipedia. In this case, the brigantine was the Sally commanded by
James Armitage and containing fourteen carriage guns with a crew of thirty. A great historic document in its own right, but the signature of John Jay, as
president of the Continental Congress, catapults it into another collecting realm.
One of the Founding Fathers. He is also referred to as the forgotten Founding Father. His role in the formitive years of our country was certainly equal
to and possibly surpassed several of the five or six names that are always mentioned as Founding Fathers. Among other roles, Jay was a negotiator and
signatory of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. He also served as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay
wrote The Federalist Papers, with Jay writing only five of the eighty five. Jay’s signature is not terribly rare, but we have never before seen it on a letter of
marque. Also, for some unknown reason, documents signed by Jay tend to be uniformly worn and/or damaged. This document has been folded, but the
folds are not split. Its wonderful framing quality extends all of the way out to the edges. The only defect we can spot is a small piece of replacement paper
wholly within the blank area below the signature of Charles Thomson, secretary. Thomson was one of the designers of The Great Seal.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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COLONIAL NOTES
CONNECTICUT
20014 United States Loan Office Certificate State of Connecticut April 23, 1793 Anderson CT-56 Extremely Fine, CC.
Serial number 105 of only 150 that were issued in March and April 1793. An agreement was worked out by the states to assume a portion of the
Revolutionary War debt. This agreement also allowed for the nation’s capital to be moved from Philadelphia to Washington, DC as the southern states
took on a larger share of the debt. William Imlay signed this state debt certificate as commissioner and these are known as “Imlay Certificates.” Rarity in
Anderson is R5, 31 to 75 known. The cut cancel was accomplished with a sharp instrument and is all but invisible.
Starting Bid: $625
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This is an exceptional Delaware Colonial note that some might overlook at first glance, but proper scrutiny uncovers its immense significance and great
rarity. Not only very rare as a type, but conditionally rare and in an unheard of state of preservation. This series was printed by Benjamin Franklin prior
to his partnership with David Hall when he went from immensely busy to more immensely busy; eventually becoming one the greatest American Nation
founders whose ties to numismatics are legendary. Two plates were created at the Franklin workshop for the issue. One for lesser change notes which
were uniface like this (without a back imprint) and the second a pair of plates for the larger denomination, two-sided notes. This 18d note has light cir-
culation and is in a comment free holder. It looks New at first glance and it is hard to imagine a finer example on the planet. Eric Newman’s collection
had six notes from this 1746 issue, but they were all very low grade/damaged/pinned examples. Boyd had several denominations spread throughout those
sales and all were low grade, backed, or the other assorted maladies that plague Colonials from that period. These magnificent holdings had nothing to
compare to this on the issue. For the Delaware Colonial specialist this is a priceless example and a realization in multiples of its starting bid is recom-
mended. You will likely never upgrade or replace this jewel.
Starting Bid: $2,000
GEORGIA
20016 Georgia 1776 6d PMG About Uncirculated 50 EPQ.
A much scarcer, wholly typeset 1776 Georgia note. The signatures are somewhat light, but they are present. These often come with signatures fully faded
into oblivion. In our 2019 Long Beach auction, we sold the PMG 58 EPQ for over $1,500. That note had no signatures. This piece, which is a few points
below, is problem-free and much higher grade than these generally come in. No uncirculated pieces have been seen by either service.
Starting Bid: $500
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This appealing five shillings note has the scarce crown emblem. The
crown was looked down upon as being unpatriotic and was replaced with
a light blue circular seal. Traces of embossing are visible through the
holder on this nicely printed note that is the only example we have sold
which earned the PPQ/EPQ designation from either service. We last sold
this same piece in 2009 for just under $1,500.
Starting Bid: $625
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58PPQ.
A spectacular note, with a boldly printed, bright orange seal that’s deeply
impressed through to the blank back. It’s well margined, beautifully
printed, boldly signed and defect-free with strong embossing. It’s a spec-
tacular Georgia piece that any serious collector should pursue vigorously.
Starting Bid: $875
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An exceptionally nice example of an Orange Seal Georgia, with bold
color and, most importantly, five strong signatures. Although the “35”
grade is technically correct, the appearance of this piece makes it look
several grades higher. The orange seal is more detailed than virtually any
we have seen and heavily embossed. A beautiful note.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20020 Georgia 1776 $1 PMG Very Fine 30.
The paper color and signatures are amazing on this Green seal 1776 $1.
The Justice vignette has more detail than we are accustomed to seeing
and at a glance it appears to be a flawless mid-grade piece. PMG has com-
mented, “Repaired,” and they are indeed correct. The upper right corner
has been expertly rebuilt. As an entrant in the too much information cat-
egory (aka Kathy’s favorite), we have just noticed that the layout indicates
the word DOLLAR was originally the plural DOLLARS. The “S” has been
about 90% removed, which leaves a red comma hanging off in no man’s
land. We looked through our archive and have sold any number of these
in the past, only one of which displays this same anomaly. We have not
seen another reference to this variety, possibly because previous catalog-
ers have been afraid that mentioning it would push the dial off the end of
their nerd detector.
Starting Bid: $625
Colorful and Well-Margined (1776)
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The types from this (1776) Undated series are scarce and use interesting
vignettes instead of color seals used on other issues from the period. A
very charming type with a Barrel Beehive vignette at the lower right.
This example has considerable eye appeal well in excess of its technically
assigned grade. Paper originality and embossing are clearly evident from
both sides, but especially when viewed from the blank back. The note is
fully margined and broadly so on three sides. The vivid red text provides
lovely contrast to the black. Everything is sharply defined including the
five flowing signatures. Noted with “Small Edge Splits; Minor Mounting
Remnants on Back.” Like several of the Newman Collection Georgia bills,
superior to the equivalent Boyd collection example. In this case, Ford
Part X: Lot 4539, which was not as sharp, realized $5,175 in May 2005.
Formerly from the Newman Collection and sold in our Part VIII sale in
2017 for a conservative $1,800. Most notes known from the series and
type are impaired or repaired in some manner. This is a top-grade rep-
resentative from the entire issue and one of the most handsome Georgia
types from the Revolutionary War era.
Starting Bid: $750
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Rare Rotated Colored Seal
20022 Georgia 1777 $7 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
This is the second-nicest, problem-free example we have sold of this Blue
Seal hand variety. Our Newman sale had a couple of PCGS 25 Apparents,
which both sold for around $1,500. The consignor has sent us a note
pointing out the hand seal is supposed to point straight to the top of the
note. It is out of position 90 degrees to the left (or 270 degrees to the right,
dependent upon your state of optimism), with fingers pointing directly
at the five bold, clear signatures. He mentions that in many decades
of dealing, he has never seen another Georgia note with a rotated seal.
Interestingly, this cataloging team has seen one other, which by the for-
tunate or unfortunate happenstance, also appears in this sale. It is a $30
May 4, 1778 Georgia note with the boar vignette rotated very nearly 180
degrees. This weird alignment of the stars will afford some collector the
opportunity to begin a rotated seal Georgia collection with two pieces.
We suspect decades from now, that collector would still be seeking a third
example.
Starting Bid: $1,375
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This lowest denomination note from an issue than had only three denom-
inations is a true beauty. It has wonderful margins, pristine surfaces, and
deep original embossing. The difference between PMG’s 58 EPQ grade
and a 66 or 67 note is a light pinch fold in the lower right corner area,
most visible at the lower left of the back. It’s there, but it somehow seems
cruel to assign a grade below uncirculated for a defect that could well
have been in the paper prior to the note being printed or for that matter
a defect that was caused by the printing process which in this instance is
our best guess. The rattlesnake vignette and its surround Latin motto are
lightly inked, but heavily embossed. All five signatures are dark and bold,
including that of William Few who went on to sign the US Constitution
eleven years after he affixed his signature to this Georgia note. A prize
Colonial example of history in your hands.
Starting Bid: $1,250
Unique as the Only Known Georgia Inverted Seal and the Only Uncirculated $30 May 4, 1778 Example
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Ignoring the important Inverted Seal, this note’s significance begins with the fact that is the only Uncirculated example graded to date by both PCGS
and PMG. It displays wonderful margins, deep original embossing, perfect paper surfaces, and spectacular eye appeal. The seal, which shows a wild boar
running at a spear, is boldly printed and incredibly sharp even under magnification. Every line, hair, and eye lash (yes, the boar has eye lashes, top and
bottom) is perfectly defined.
In addition, this is the only Georgia note of any variety that your cataloger, with more than five decades of experience in the field of Colonial Currency,
has ever seen or heard of with an Inverted Seal. While we hesitate to label any item as unique, no other specialist in this field has ever seen a similar
example. The importance of this note to Georgia collectors can not be overstated, but it would also be a perfect candidate for inclusion into an ultimate
13 Colony set as well. Any estimate here is simply a guesstimate, but our best guess here for this wonderful combination of grade and rarity is...
Starting Bid: $5,000
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$1/3, $2/3, $1 and $2 PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ.
PCGS numbers this MD-63 to 67, but in reality the MD-64 note, the $1/2
denomination, is not included due to a very odd layout of the original
sheet. This is quite a common note heavily circulated, but this offered
item is an important rarity for two reasons. Firstly, these notes are virtu-
ally unseen at this grade level and secondarily multiples of this issue are
very very rare. PCGS has graded only 21 uncirculated examples for the
entire eleven-note series. This is the only multiple that is reported in their
population report for the entire series. All four notes are very well signed,
all share the same serial number, and all have very large sections of their
indent remaining. An extraordinary item for the Maryland specialist or
the Colonial generalist.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Like the Revere Sword in Hand notes, this is an iconic Colonial currency
type and difficult to obtain in all grades. Especially so well printed and
attractive. Its unique character is due to the politically charged vignette
on the face. Over the years these have been known as “Allegorical” or
“Gunpowder” notes. As we discussed in our Newman Collection cata-
logs, eight denominations were issued from the series with the $16 being
the rarest in our experience. The common face design for the issue,
adapted from a woodcut by Thomas Sparrow, shows standing Britannia
receiving the petition (CONG PETI) of the Continental Congress from
America, who tramples the named scroll of SLAVERY. George III is
shown stomping on the M.[AGNA] CHARTA as he holds out the torch
to burn an American port being attacked by the British fleet. At each
end are mottoes: AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN and PRO ARIS ET FOCIS
(For altars and the hearth). The back allegory represents a future peace
between America and Britannia; the motto on the scroll below is PAX
TRIUMPHIS POTIOR (Peace is preferable to victory). In the corners,
deftly placed in the borders, are clockwise from the upper left, the sig-
nature of TSSPARROW, LIBERTY, 1775 and E.G. (for printer Frederick
Green). There is no other Colonial type that compares to this special
series emitted shortly after the Battle of Lexington and official war decla-
rations. The series circulated heavily and the majority of these rare notes
known today are damaged in some manner and usually repaired. This
note also has seen some repairs as noted by PMG with its “Net” designa-
tion. However, this piece is full and broad with wide margins in nearly all
places. Sharp designs on both sides and very clear. The Newman notes
(seven of eight denominations issued) came in various grades and even
the lowest grade notes fetched over $1,000. In this handsome grade, we
would expect a healthy four-figure price. It will make a fine fit into any
Colonial note collection.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20027 Maryland July 26, 1775 $2 2/3 PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
This is an iconic Colonial currency type. Its unique character is tied to
the politically charged vignette on the face. Eight denominations were
issued from the series, and few collectors have achieved a complete
set. The common face design for the issue, adapted from a woodcut
by Thomas Sparrow, shows standing Britannia receiving the petition
(CONG PETI) of the Continental Congress from America, who tram-
ples the named scroll of SLAVERY. George II is shown stomping on
M.[AGNA] CHARTA as he holds the torch to burn an American port
being attacked by the British fleet. PMG has assigned the Fine 15 grade
to this note, along with the Net comment for “Repairs.” The repairs are
primarily the upper left corner, which has been rebuilt and a number of
stains, likely rust, that have been masked with rather expert artwork.
This is a type which always attracts attention at public auction and this
example should find any number of people vying to make their home its
new home.
Starting Bid: $1,000
Condition Rarity December 7, 1775 $1/6 Note
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20028 Maryland December 7, 1775 $1/6 Fr. MD-80 PCGS Choice
About New 55PPQ.
This Maryland $1/6 in spectacular condition originated in the Newman
Colonial note collection and very likely will never meet its better.
Circulating heavily in commerce, Maryland notes from the period, and
this series particularly, usually average Fine or less when encountered
today. This is the finest example of any denomination we have seen from
the series. The face border cuts were engraved on copper and the notes
were printed by Frederick Green, who also signed some notes on this
series. The back emblem is deeply printed and well detailed. No denomi-
nations from the issue are priced above Extremely Fine in Newman.
Fractional change types were especially hard used in circulation and are
much rarer in high grades. This gorgeous Maryland rectangular format
note realized $1,880 in our Newman Part VI sale in April 2015. We know
of no example to equal or surpass this great condition rarity.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20029 Maryland August 14, 1776 $1 1/3 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
In our sale of the Newman collection, we sold a 40 with the following
description, “A choice example from this series, and underrated in the
grade. The border cut printing is excellent and the back emblem well
detailed. The Harwood and Green signatures are well accomplished. A
perfect type note from the series and in the grade.” In this case, the note
bears different signers, Irvine and Nicols, and is 15 grade points higher,
with PMG calling it a 55. Their only comment is, “Hinged,” which is
likely correct but is certainly invisible through the holder. The Newman
piece, which was nowhere near this quality, realized almost $400. This
should easily double that or more.
Starting Bid: $500
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20030 Maryland June 8, 1780 $4 PCGS Very Fine 30.
PCGS has assigned the 30 Italic grade with the comment, “Minor
Restorations.” This is a much tougher series from which we have not sold
very many examples. This is an example of the so-called “Black Money”
issue. The central vignette of the Maryland Coat of Arms adorns the
back and on this example it is centered with near pinpoint accuracy. Both
signatures remain fully legible and the overall appearance is quite nice for
the issue. The prices for these vary widely and seem to have more to do
with eye appeal than technical grade. Our best guestimate for this good-
looking, wholly representative example from this extremely tough issue
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PCGS Very Fine 30.
There are only four denominations in this compact series of extremely
low denomination change bills. All are very rare in any grade, but this
example is exceptional for the type and may be the finest for the type.
Diminutive format, but printed on two sides by Frederick Green. The
Newman Collection had all four denominations, but each had some faults
here or there. They all sold for over $2,000 handily despite that. Sharp
corners, clean surfaces, and a bold signature. This beauty in a comment
free holder should certainly exceed that price for the astute collector rec-
ognizing rarity and quality such as this.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20032 State of Maryland Interest Bearing Form for the “Accounts of
the Troops” April 29, 1782 Anderson MD-3 PMG Very Fine 20.
Rare, fully accomplished form with hole-cancel. Typeset, on clean period
laid paper with ornamental frame. Engraved date, August 1, 1780. Fully
issued form to Private Thomas Drudge, for Fourteen Pounds Eighteen
Shillings and Four Pence. Minor hinge repairs fixing splits from the back
this and annotations on back noted. Ex T. James Clarke collection. Source
code “ster”. A type lacking in most fiscal and Maryland collections. Very
scarce. Bright and vivid.
Starting Bid: $500
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20033 Massachusetts May 25, 1775 10s PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30.
A beautiful example of this evocative Paul Revere-engraved note, which
uses a Vine and leaf design for the indent and bears the words, “American
Paper” below it. We can recall only seeing one other example from the
entire issue with more letters present below the indent. This one shows
the tiniest touch of the “e” in American and the full “rican.” As usual, the
word “Paper” is complete. The note has been cancelled, but only by pen
lines drawn through the Henry Gardner signature. It has avoided the oft-
seen hole cancellations randomly punched through the center of most of
these notes. The plates were produced by Paul Revere in his own shop and
the date engraved by him is only five weeks after his “ride.” The Apparent
grade assigned by PCGS was due to “Split Restored.”
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20034 Massachusetts Bay May 25, 1775 15s Raised to 40s Fr. MA-145
(as a 15s) PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
There was a twenty-five year break in issuing paper in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts currency created an independent nationalist look when
Revere cut the copper plates for this issue, engraved with an “American
Paper” indent at the left. A uniface, wide format note from the copper
plate. One thing that did not change since paper money was created were
falsities. However, this is a uniquely made raised denomination from a 15
Shillings genuine and original note. Upping it to 40 Shillings was a handy
25 Shillings profit. But, 40 Shillings was a fictional denomination (the
highest authorized was 20 Shillings) and to hoodwink someone would
require someone not in the know of the emission. Some former splitting
was strengthened and PMG now notes “Repaired and Reconstructed.” Ex
Boyd-Ford collections. A fascinating piece.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20035 Massachusetts May 25, 1775 16s PMG Very Fine 30.
This highest graded PMG example for this entire issue is a VF 35 of a dif-
ferent denomination. This note is the finest graded 16 shilling example
at PMG. This note is part of a historic series of American paper cur-
rency. There was a twenty-five year break in issuing paper money in
Massachusetts after 1750. In this time period, the Colonial Americans
were becoming independent-minded, and more American than British.
The appearance of Massachusetts currency evolved to reflect these
nationalistic sentiments. Revere cut the copper plates for this issue,
engraved with an “American Paper” indent at the left. On this particular
example, the final four letters of American and the full word Paper are at
the left. PMG has noted, “Stain,” which is correct and “Pen Cancelled,”
which refers to two light red Xs drawn across the signature of Henry
Gardner. The note has dodged the often-seen hole cancels and has no sign
of any restoration. One of the very nicest examples that we have had the
privilege of handling.
Starting Bid: $3,750
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20036 Massachusetts May 25, 1775 18s PMG Fine 12 Net.
An 18 shillings example of the famous Paul Revere-engraved copper
plate notes. This one has the full word “Paper” and the final three letters
of “American.” Henry Gardner's signature is lightly pen cancelled with
three red lines. PMG comments, “Splits And Center Tear Repaired” and
they have net graded the note for those reasons. The note has a far nicer
appearance than the Fine 12 Net grade implies. We are reasonably certain
that this is the first time we have ever been able to offer three nice exam-
ples from this nice and popular issue.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20037 Massachusetts December 7, 1775 16s PMG Very Fine 30.
This is just the second time that we have offered this denomination on
this series. The plates for this note were engraved by Paul Revere, and
the printing for both sides was done in his shop. A truly great piece of
Americana, to be enjoyed not just by the Colonial Currency collector, but
also by anyone who appreciates the early history of our country. Splits
and stains are cited on the third party label. In October 2015, we sold the
Eric Newman example of the 16 Shilling note from this series in a far less
appealing grade. This pleasing and elusive “Sword in Hand” note will
make a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Starting Bid: $1,250
20038 Massachusetts June 18, 1776 6s PMG Very Fine 25.
Tonight we present only the fourth example of this note to be in our auc-
tions. This is the third nicest of that quartet by a wide margin. Our latest
offering was a PMG XF 40 Net note that realized $1,320 in January, 2018.
The split mentioned on the back label is at right center and measures
approximately a half an inch.
Starting Bid: $500
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Uncirculated 62.
This superb quality “Small Sword” $7 printed by Benjamin Edes may
be the finest known of the denomination and one of the best seen by
us from the entire series. These have been overlooked by collectors for
their true rarity, especially in high-grade condition. This example has
an exemplary pedigree from the Boyd Collection. It formerly had an
attached “Haseltine Pedigree” green paper strip professionally removed to
conserve the back top edge with this “Minor Restoration” as noted on the
back of the encapsulation. However, bright and vivid on both sides with
the natural coarse paper used on the series exhibiting original textural
surfaces. We have sold lesser grade type notes from the shilling/dollar
denominations from the act in the $4,000 range in the past. This census-
caliber note should be worth considerably more. Deserving of being a
five-figure example.
Starting Bid: $5,000
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20040 Massachusetts November 17, 1776 48s PCGS Apparent About
New 50 Contemporary Counterfeit.
A Revolutionary War period contemporary counterfeit of an excessively
rare Paul Revere engraved “Sword in Hand” note. It is a most interesting
example of a quality made contemporary counterfeit from the period.
This is a particularly broad margined example that has edge splits noted
on its holder. These splits are trivial at best measuring only about one-
eighth inch at the extreme outer edges of the center fold. It is pen can-
celled across the face and has a lightly penned “Counterfeit” vertically on
the back. Both the face and back have four full margins and are very well
centered having all of the printed text and designs fully upon the paper.
Overall, it is an elusive counterfeit on an excessively rare genuine note.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20041 Massachusetts November 17, 1776 48s Contemporary
Counterfeit PCGS Apparent Very Fine 35.
One of the rarest issues of Massachusetts notes, genuine examples are vir-
tually never seen and even counterfeits are rarely encountered. This note
is pen cancelled with an “X” across its face signifying its fraudulent status
and the word “Counterfeit” is written vertically on the back next to the
Continental soldier. Quite a good counterfeit that clearly circulated for a
time along with the genuine examples of this prohibitively rare issue. The
apparent grade has been assigned for a multitude of minor problems, all
of which are accurate. We sold this identical note in 2006 for $1,955. It has
a very good chance of reaching that level this evening.
Starting Bid: $750
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20042 Massachusetts October 16, 1778 12d PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
An absolutely beautiful Massachusetts codfish 12 pence note. The face
plates of this issue were engraved by Paul Revere, and the faces were
printed by him. The backs of the issue utilized cast cuts, and they were
printed in the shop of Thomas Fleet. Most examples are generally found
low-grade and/or damaged. Unlike most seen, the pine tree on the back
of this note is fully printed. They generally come quite lightly printed. A
great looking note destined for a high end thirteen colony set.
Starting Bid: $625
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20043 Massachusetts October 16, 1778 3s PCGS Very Choice New
64PPQ.
A splendid Revere-Fleet 1778 Codfish type note that is on the cusp of
Gem. It is beautifully inked and printed with broad margins and excellent
centering for the type. It is also a premium example at this grade level.
Many higher grade certified notes sold in years past did not have the
appeal this example projects. Overall an ideal note for any collection of
historical American currency designs.
Starting Bid: $750
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We were surprised to find that this 5s6d note is the only example graded uncirculated by either major service. The notes are found with the same fre-
quency as the other denominations in circulated grades. This uncirculated 5s6d is a whole different animal. Nothing higher than 40 has ever sold at
auction according to Track & Price. Newman indicates identical prices for 10 of the 12 denominations. The two highest denominations, the 5s4d and the
5s6d are priced higher, although the number printed is exactly the same for all 12. For anyone building a high grade Paul Revere set, this note is a must
have. The faces of these notes were both engraved and printed by Paul Revere. The backs were printed by Thomas Fleet and presumably not engraved by
Revere. A wonderful and highly desirable example of its type. This note traces its history to a 1975 New Netherlands sale.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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There were five denominations from this “Merchants’ Notes” issue as listed in Friedberg, with this listed as NH-38.4, which PMG accurately assigned
to the holder. This is a uniquely styled Colonial “Tall Bill,” and an intriguing issue, not unlike the 1740 banking “schemes” notes from Massachusetts.
These notes were issued by the group of merchants led by Hunking Wentworth, in Portsmouth, during the period the Crown prohibited the Colony from
emitting further bills of credit. Due to scarcity of other bills of credit and specie in circulation, the group issued these notes to facilitate commerce (hence
the motto BENEFICIO COMMERCTI on the face). However, early in 1735 a large group of Boston merchants agreed not to redeem such notes. These bills
were 1% interest bearing, payable in 1746. They were printed on two sides on laid paper from well-engraved copper plates. In the center are the detailed
obligations. Scrollwork and sculptural corners are at the top. At lower left is the Pine Tree emblem with the motto BENEFICIO COMMERCTI. The back
has a distinctively designed ship sailing westward, with ornate scrollwork above. The face has three sharply penned signatures and is countersigned by
Hunking Wentworth on the back below the vignette. This is a very handsome example, well margined and broad. A wonderful representative from this
interesting series and New England “tall” bills as a class. PMG has mentioned “Tears,” the location of which elude us, but they are certainly minor.
Starting Bid: $8,750
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20046 Province of New Hampshire December 25, 1734 Portsmouth Merchants’ Note 2 Shillings Fr. NH-38.2. PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
A rare note from a classic, early issued series. Commercial restraint by the Home Country encouraged the colonists to create their own financing when
needed in the form of such backed bills like this and later the shilling coinages from Massachusetts. These two-sided notes are printed from well-crafted
plates including the backs with the folk-art style ship vignette. Meriting much study and discussion for well over a century, Kevin Lafond discusses these
at great length in his newly-published opus on New Hampshire merchant scrip. He brings Hunking Wentworth and the other members of this cartel to
life for the first time. This net graded note is “Repaired and Reconstructed,” yet still maintains an attractive appearance. The John Rindge, Joshua Peirce
and Henry Sherburne on the face and Hunking Wentworth on the back are all well accomplished. Choice grade notes, when encountered, are always
five-figures. We sold a PCGS About New 53 from the Newman Collection for $21,600 in 2017. Ex Henry Chapman. This represents an excellent potential
value at a reasonable level.
Starting Bid: $4,000
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20047 New Hampshire June 20, 1775 6s PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
A Paul Revere printed “Copper Plate Note.” This piece has been
“Repaired and Reconstructed” per PMG, which is the reason for the net
grade. Signed by Nicholas Gilman as Receiver General and E. Thompson,
with both signatures remaining strong. Newman mentions the paper
having a watermark of a crown over GR (Georgius Rex), however this
example bears a very distinct church (Liberty?) bell that is almost fully
present. When these appear, they always bring very strong prices. We
have sold a VG 8 Apparent for over $1,000 and a different 15 Apparent for
over $2,000. This note is world’s better than the 8 and has a considerably
nicer overall appearance than the other 15.
Starting Bid: $875
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About New 55PPQ.
With its Newman Collection pedigree, this example is an ideal candidate
to represent New Hampshire in a top-flight “13 Colony” set. A superb
looking note from this series, with the printing, typeset, and ornaments
attributed to Daniel Fowle. The 3 Pounds was the highest denomina-
tion, and this bill was due 20th December, 1777. Virtually as made, with
minimal handling. It has lovely originality, and the embossing to the
blank back is plainly visible. Well margined and showing a nicely shaped
left indent. This note is similar to the Boyd raw uncirculated note sold as
Ford X: Lot 4740 at $5,750. Another stellar note that joined the collector’s
community when we sold it at the Newman Part VI sale in April 2015.
The price of $2,820 was quite reasonable for such an extremely scarce
type in superb grade.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20049 New Hampshire August 24, 1775 £3 PMG Choice Extremely
Fine 45.
A well margined, boldly printed note that also displays great color. A
mere 1,333 pieces in total were printed for the £3 denomination of this
issue. There were three different due date varieties for this issue, with this
an example of the 20th of December 1777 variety.
Starting Bid: $500
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This is a high denomination example from the second Daniel Fowle,
Portsmouth imprinted series of notes. Like the first Fowle series, this
used an interesting ornamental and typesetting style, much different
from the Massachusetts notes of the time, and thus it exhibits a special
character. All six denominations are unpriced in Newman and Friedberg.
This issue appears to require some additional research as the mottos in
Newman do not correspond to the reality of the notes in all cases. PCGS
assigned the Apparent VF 20 grade due to an “Edge Tear at Left.” We sold
an inferior example four years ago that realized over $1,700.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20051 State of New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $5-$7-$8-$20-$1-$2-$3-$4 Uncut Sheet PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30.
This is the only uncut issued sheet of New Hampshire Colonials that we have cataloged and it is also the only full pane example that we have ever seen.
Multiples of 1780 Guaranteed United States notes from any other state are virtually unknown, except for Rhode Island. Each note on the face of this
issued sheet has the signatures of E. Robinson, J. McClure, and J. Pearson. John Taylor Gilman guarantor signatures appear on the back of each note, but
now all are light. The Apparent grade is for each being hole-punch cancelled, stains, and minor internal splits. Nonetheless, it remains a rare sheet. A key
New Hampshire piece missing from all the major Colonial sheet collections we have studied.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20052 State of New Hampshire Act of January 16, 1782 “To Nicholas Gilman” Soldier’s Payment Form 4 Pounds 14 Shillings for Service in 1781
Anderson-Smythe Unlisted PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
An interesting and very rare payment form issued after the war for services and also payable for taxes. Printed on laid paper, moderate size format and
hole-punch cancelled. Fully issued and docketed on the verso. Excellent grade with a strong signature from Weare as president. There is minor toning
overall, but the paper with exceptional body. Exceedingly rare we believe and the excellent condition is a bonus. The rarest New Hampshire fiscal paper
is always well regarded. (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $625
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Choice Extremely Fine. This Partially-Printed Document, measuring 6”
x 4”, is dated at Exeter and signed by John Sullivan as President of New
Hampshire. Document is hole cancelled, but otherwise fine condition.
The Treasurer named in this document is John Taylor Gilman (1753-
1828) who served as the 5th Governor of New Hampshire. Extremely
Rare.
Starting Bid: $600
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A gorgeous example of this red and blue £3 New Jersey note. This entire
issue is extremely common save for the top two denominations, the £3
and the £6, both of which are the only tri-color notes for the issue. This
piece is beautifully margined, with an extraordinarily sharp New Jersey
coat of arms on the front. The note has the Exceptional Paper Quality
comment as well as a star.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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Whatever caused the AU grade is not visible to us through the holder.
The note is simply spectacular, with every detail of the New Jersey coat of
arms extremely sharp. The blue border outside the red border is complete
all the way around and untouched by any edge. The three signatures and
serial number are as dark and bold as the day they were applied and the
level of embossing goes beyond anything that we can recall seeing for this
denomination of this issue. PMG has added the star designation along
with the EPQ which basically acts to indicate that the note is at the very
upper end of the assigned grade and the Exceptional Paper Quality is
pronounced. Certainly worth far above the typical dull AUs that are seen.
This one impresses us.
Starting Bid: $875
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20056 New Jersey March 25, 1776 £6 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
An extremely nice example of this £6 Tricolor New Jersey note, with PMG
adding the comment, “Good Embossing.” At the far left, in the red orna-
mentation, appears the name, “Rittenhouse,” for David Rittenhouse, the
man who became the first Director of the U.S. Mint in 1792. Rittenhouse
engraved at least part, and likely all, of the face for this note. The note is
well-signed. Not a rare issue, but a somewhat scarce denomination and
this along with the £3 is highly desirable for its elaborate tri-color appear-
ance. The Newman note graded PCGS About New 58PPQ and still real-
ized over $1,500.
Starting Bid: $750
20057 New Jersey 1786 6s PCGS Very Fine 25.
A scarce note that formerly resided in the F.C.C. Boyd Collection and
was later a part of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, where it was auctioned
as lot 8307. The most impressive traits of this piece are its four wide
margins and clean paper. J(ames) Ewing, one of the signers of this note,
was the youngest son of Thomas Ewing, Sr. and Mary Maskell. James
was born on July 12, 1744 and participated in the less famous New Jersey
“Tea Party”. On the night of Thursday, December 22, 1774, Ewing and
others destroyed a quantity of tea which had been landed at Greenwich,
New Jersey, contrary to the Articles of Association of the Continental
Congress. Ewing was also a partner of Isaac Collins, who was the printer
of the New Jersey Gazette and the printer of this note.
Starting Bid: $500
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20058 New York September 15, 1755 20s PMG Very Good 10 Net.
Between both grading services, only four notes have been seen in total
for the entire issue. This one is the sole 20 shillings (£1) example graded
by PMG and PCGS has seen none. It’s a rather crudely executed note,
typical of the time frame for New York. PMG has accurately commented,
“Repaired and Reconstructed” and properly assigned the VG 10 Net
grade. The entire issue is undervalued in our opinion.
Starting Bid: $875
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20059 New York September 15, 1755 £10 PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
The only other PMG-graded note from this issue is also being offered
in this auction. This piece has received the net grade for “Restoration,”
which appears to only be the center fold. The signatures are decent on
this note from an issue where they seldom can be read. The vignette is
also far sharper than what we have seen from the few other notes we have
examined from this very rare issue.
Starting Bid: $875
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High-Grade April 15, 1758 New York Note
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PCGS Apparent About New 53.
Only two denominations were printed for this Crown Point Expedition
funding series. A rare type in any grade, but when encountered, they are
usually split or in unstable condition due to the thick, coarse backs used.
This is one of the finest known examples for the type and appears nearly
as made from the face. The New York coat of arms at the right is bold.
Borders are on three sides with ornaments along the bottom. The three
signatures of Livingston, Clarkson, and Van Horne are clear. Very well
margined and deeply printed. Noted with “Minor Mounting Remnants
on Back.” The similar Boyd collection note, Ford Part IH: Lot 634, real-
ized $1,955 in May 2004. Initially this was sold after being impounded
in the Newman Collection for decades in our Newman Part VIII sale in
2017 for $1,800. This note is illustrated on the color plates in the fifth edi-
tion of the Newman reference on page 51. Underrated in this exceptional
state of preservation.
Starting Bid: $750
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20061 New Windsor, (New York) - Isaac Schultz “pay the Bearer on
demand” June 1, 1791 1 Penny Newman page 309, Harris H4 PCGS
Apparent Very Fine 30.
Most of the private small change notes from this early American Federal
period are very rare. The U.S. Mint had not opened and begun minting
coins leaving commerce to deal with a plethora of coppers from Colonies,
the Confederation, and foreign lands. This diminutive square-format
note is extremely rare and the only one we have cataloged. Printed on laid
paper on both sides, but without an imprint. The face has ornamental
bordering enclosing the obligation and the printed name of Isaac Schultz.
The back has a fancy ornamental cartouche enclosing “One Penny.” The
countersignature of Schultz at the base makes this fully issued. Noted
only with a “Small Edge Split at Left.” An important note that we origi-
nally sold in the Newman Collection Internet Part 2 sale.
Starting Bid: $500
20062 New York April 18, 1786 5s PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20.
We have only handled about a half dozen notes from this issue, all of
which are rather low grade. This one has been graded VF 20 Apparent by
PCGS for “Splits, Stains, Partially Backed.” The backing is a wide piece
of paper tape reinforcing the center split. The stains are fairly minimal
as are the splits. The vignette is excellent and untouched by any of the
problems and virtually every letter of the text is 100% legible. The two
signatures are strong and for an issue as rare as this, this is a very nice
representative example. The note was sold by us two years ago this month
and has now returned rather quickly to the market. Really rare issues
without much eye appeal simply don’t get the attention they deserve. This
note slips into that slot. From rarity alone, it should be worth multiples of
our thousand dollar estimate, but we suspect we will be within a few hun-
dred dollars one way or the other of correct.
Starting Bid: $500
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20063 New York, Castorland. Compagnie de New-Yorck. June
28, 1793. Coupon Indivis. Shares of Settlement Land. PMG About
Uncirculated 55.
A wonderful piece of early New York history. Indented at left, this certifi-
cate represents shares of land for a settler. According to Wikipedia, “The
village name means ‘Land of the Beaver,” and the embossed seal at lower
left includes a representation of a beaver gnawing on a tree. Wikipedia
also states regarding Castorland, “The name stems from a colony of
refugees from the French Revolution, established in 1792 to provide a
new home away from the violence in France. The land, 210,000 acres (850
km2), was originally part of Macomb’s Purchase. It was purchased by La
Compagnie de New York. “Castorland” is a literal translation of the old
Indian name of the area.” PMG included the comment, “Annotation,”
referring to a lightly penciled area at the upper left corner of the plain
back. Formerly part of the F.C.C. Boyd collection.
Starting Bid: $625
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Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
This rare post-colonial note is unsigned, although notes from this issuer
are listed in the Newman reference under the name of John Portens. It
comes with a small slip of paper dated 1796 signed by Mr. Portens, who
was almost certainly the issuer in this case. The initials “J.P.” appear
along the top of the note along with the denomination on this four pence
example. See page 306 in the Newman book. According to Newman,
these notes were issued at Little-Falls, Herkimer (Herkemer) County. The
issue was printed by “Cha. R. and G. Webster” of Albany. A rare early
small change note. We handled these items thirteen years ago and our
archive shows a sale price of $862.50. (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $500
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NORTH CAROLINA
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20065 North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1/8 Block of Six PMG Very Fine 20 Net.
Six of the eight different $1/8 notes from this complex and fascinating issue are represented on this sheet. It has all of the animal representations and
is missing only the two monogram varieties. Having never seen any multiple of $1/8 examples before, we are unsure if this is a complete sheet or if the
original sheet had the original two notes attached. From the margin size and overall appearance, this certainly appears to be an uncut sheet and PMG
has assigned that title. Whatever the case, this is a unique Colonial item and even with its obvious defect, which PMG calls a “Large Split,” it remains a
Colonial currency prize. That split affects only two of the six notes, the “steer” and the “lion.”
Starting Bid: $2,500
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PCGS Very Fine 25.
This highly attractive Crow & Pitcher $1/2 type has a very deep, velvety
black crow vignette at the lower left. A problem-free example, which is
rare for a 1776 Halifax series note. Well margined and appealing, this will
certainly fit nicely into any set of this series. With the desirable Newman
Collection pedigree, and first sold by us in the Newman Part VII sale in
October 2015 where it realized $1,175.
Starting Bid: $500
Vibrant Halifax $4 Bee Note
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20067 North Carolina April 2, 1776 $4 Bee Fr. NC-161a PCGS
Extremely Fine 45.
We consider this the best looking $4 Bee we have ever seen. Its technically
assigned grade perhaps does not do justice to its beauty. This attractive
topical type is bright and vibrant, like a new note. Its light quarter folding
is seen only from the back, and clearly defined laid paper lines attest to
its originality. Complete margins, sharp printing, and strong signatures
broaden its overall appeal. This stands far above the Newman example we
sold for $822.50. In 2002, nearly twenty years ago, we sold the last $4 Bee
that could compare with the present example for $1,322.50. However, the
eye appeal of this offering far surpasses that citation. The colony of North
Carolina is always strongly collected—especially notes from this 56-type
series. We would not be surprised to see this exceed its starting price
handily, perhaps by multiples. This acquisition will significantly enhance
the next great collection it joins.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20068 North Carolina April 2, 1776 $8 Leopard Fr. NC-165a PCGS
Extremely Fine 40.
Like many of the Colonial notes with the Newman Collection pedigree,
a splendid example and one of the finest of the type we have seen. One
of the higher denominations from this interesting and popular series.
The note is very sharply printed and bold. It is balanced beautifully with
even, generous margins. The leopard’s spots are well defined; this is
another very enchanting period image from the engraved plates used for
this issue. This is a problem free example, unusual for any note from the
April 2, 1776 Halifax “56.” Lovely eye appeal and first sold by us in the
Newman Part VII sale in October 2015 for $2,232.50.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20069 North Carolina May 15, 1779 $250 A Righteous Cause the
Protection of Providence Contemporary Counterfeit PCGS Apparent
Very Fine 35.
Genuine notes from the series were printed by Hugh Walker. This highest
denomination note is a rare contemporary counterfeit. At lower left, the
motto “A Righteous Cause, the Pro- / tection of Providence” is seen. This
is the Newman Plate Note illustrated on page 473 of the 5th edition. The
diagnostic is the sloping third line of text in the face obligation. However,
a comparison with the genuine also shows the fourth and fifth lines tilt
downward, and a number of words, particularly HUNDRED are crooked
like their maker. The face diagnostics are clearly different from the genu-
ine. The note has only some “Small Edge Tears,” which resulted in the
Apparent grade. Very attractive, and an important note for the specialist.
Starting Bid: $500
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20070 Salem, NC- Samuel Stotz/Moravian Church Uncut Sheet of
2d-2d-3d/2d-3d-4d/2d-3d-4d. Oct. 22, 1803 PMG About Uncirculated
55.
The area that became known as Salem was originally settled in 1753 by
members of the Moravian Church. The Moravians had relocated a num-
ber of times after emigrating to North America. This scrip was issued
by the Moravian Church and was denominated according to the English
system. In October of the following year, the records from the Directing
Boards of Salem noted that many merchants had already begun using
dollars and cents instead for the scrip they issued. An interesting aside is
that although North Carolina recognized the United States currency in
dollars and cents as the lawful currency in 1809, the change within the
state to dollars and cents was not made obligatory at that time.
Although the signer of this piece appears to be Stots, the signer was actu-
ally Samuel Stotz. Some surviving examples were signed by both Samuel
Stotz and Conrad Kreuser, but as is often the case, these notes were
signed solely by Stotz. Brother Samuel Stotz (Dec. 20, 1752-Sep. 5, 1820)
was very involved in church affairs and served in a variety of capacities
over the years. On June 16, 1785 he was appointed as the first fire-master.
He was also very involved in a large water system project. Stotz served as
the first Warden, or Treasurer, of the Salem Congregation beginning in
1797.
The sheet is fully bright, with a strong signature and partially handwrit-
ten date of October 22, 1803. PMG cites an annotation, which is a lightly
pencilled word at the upper left of the face. They also mention a small
tear, which is in the upper edge outside the notes and rather immaterial.
Starting Bid: $875
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20071 Pennsylvania June 21, 1759 £5 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20.
An extremely scarce, two-denomination issue. Our recent sale of the
Newman collection had only a single example. That was a low-grade,
damaged 50s note that was the plate note in his book. Between both
major grading services, only eight notes from this issue have been graded.
PCGS has seen five and the grades do not appear in their population
report, as they do not record Apparents other than to count them. PMG
has graded three, a 50s and two £5. In this cataloger’s opinion, another
seriously undervalued Colonial issue.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20072 Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 3d PMG Gem Uncirculated 65
EPQ.
These 1764 Pennsylvania small change notes are the only source of truly
high grade Ben Franklin-printed notes. This one with its bright paper
and excellent margins has earned the PMG grade of 65 EPQ, with the
double positive comment, “Exceptional Paper Quality and Embossing.”
Surprisingly, there is very little price difference between 65s, 66s, and 67s.
It seems to be more of a common sense-based pricing where eye appeal
supplants numerical grading. Regardless of the grade, this note has the
best appearance of any of the 3d notes we have offered from this issue.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20073 Pennsylvania June 18, 1764 3d PMG About Uncirculated 50
EPQ.
A very choice pence denomination note from this final series of Franklin
and Hall imprinted notes that has just a light diagonal fold and minor
handling. All of the printed details are very bold as are the signature and
serial number. PMG has given this pretty note its accolades “Exceptional
Paper Quality & Embossing.”
Starting Bid: $875
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Notes from this issue are known as “Bettering House Money” because
they were to be used in helping the poor. This is a very high-grade note
from a series where most average Good to Very Good and are in frayed
condition. Few notes from the issue exceed the condition of this example.
A uniface, vertical format note with obligation texts and the Penn fam-
ily arms enclosed in ornamental borders, the top with a column run-
ning sideways. Signed by Charles Thomson, who was Secretary of the
Continental Congress from 1774-1789. Conservatively graded in our
opinion. The note is nearly as made and only has some light handling. A
Minor repair to ink erosion at the top of the “C” in Thomson’s signature.
Exceptional eye appeal and difficult to obtain in this choice condition.
Starting Bid: $500
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20075 Pennsylvania March 20, 1771 10s Francis Hopkinson
Signature PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Most unusually for this issue, the note which bears an extremely dark
clear signature of Francis Hopkinson is in a comment-free holder.
Hopkinson was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence
from the state of Pennsylvania and his signature particularly when it
has the strength of this current example is highly collectible to historical
autograph collectors and political collectors as well as currency collectors.
We have handled notes in technically higher grade, but for sheer desir-
ability, this is one of the finest examples we have seen. The red secondary
color of the face of the note is extremely bright adding to its visual allure.
Starting Bid: $750
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20076 John Morton Signed Pennsylvania April 3, 1772 18d PMG
Very Fine 25.
A pleasing, mid-grade example of this Pennsylvania colonial that bears
the signature of John Morton. John Morton was a farmer, surveyor, and
jurist from the Province of Pennsylvania. As a delegate to the Continental
Congress during the American Revolution, he provided the swing
vote that allowed Pennsylvania to vote in favor of the United States
Declaration of Independence. Morton signed the Declaration and chaired
the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation. A couple of
minor stains have been noted by PMG.
Starting Bid: $500
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RHODE ISLAND
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20077 Rhode Island July 5, 1715 Redated 1721 4s 6d Fr. RI-12b PMG Extremely Fine 40 Net.
All early “Tall Bills” of credit are rare to unique. They are among the elite of Colonial currency collecting and encountered in the most important col-
lections such as Boyd, Newman, Clarke, Haseltine, Chapman, and other luminaries who recognized their historic significance and rarity. This note has
considerable eye appeal, but has some noted restoration. It is sharply printed and has excellent red color remaining on the back filigree work. The note
is from the “Second Bank” series and acted as a loan with any interest due payable in flax and hemp (noted in the act, but not the obligation). The obli-
gation text is in the center, indenting aviary details at the top. The Rhode Island arms appear at the lower left as does the Rhode Island emblem. Three
bold signatures of William Coddington, Robert Gardner and Nathaniel Coddington. The redate “1721” is at the right. The top half of the back is ornately
engraved and printed in red. Excellent paper body and deeply printed due to an early plate state. The Boyd Collection raw “Very Good” 5 pounds sold as
Ford Part II: Lot 557 for $14,950. The 5 Shillings Newman plate note, illustrated on page 374 of the fifth edition of The Early Paper Money of America,
sold in Newman Part VIII for $26,400 in fierce competition. This note is much finer and is likely unique for the denomination. This very solid example
has the attributes to clear five-figures with ease and is a Colonial note highlight in this well-rounded FUN 2020 auction sale.
Starting Bid: $7,500
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Unique to our best knowledge, from an issue where all of the denominations are either unknown or represented by one or two pieces. PMG has assigned
a grade of 20 net for “Restoration,” which is indeed accurate although it is extremely well done and barely noticeable unless the note is candled. The
note has a far better appearance than the assigned VF 20 grade. All three signatures are dark and legible and all correspond with the list of signers in
the Newman reference. Calling any early Colonial note that was previously unknown and has now surfaced “unique” is a risk. However, with both the
Newman and Ford collections having sold over the past fifteen years with neither collection containing an example, the margin of error becomes slim-
mer. The rarity and quality of this note should combine to make the note realize slightly more or less than our estimate.
Starting Bid: $7,500
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20079 Rhode Island May 3, 1775 2s PMG Choice Very Fine 35 Net.
A lovely note exhibiting exceptional embossing, excellent margins and
the overall visual appeal of a full XF. The note is well signed and both
the signature and serial number retain their full bright color. The entire
series is extremely scarce and this note is Top Pop at both services for its
denomination. At PMG it is Top Pop for the entire May, 1775 series, with
only one lower graded example from this denomination. PMG has net
graded the note as “Repaired, Trimmed”. The note does have a number
of well executed minor repairs of small holes, but the trimmed com-
ment seems baseless as the margins are exceptional and certainly appear
original in every sense. The signatures of Clarke and Bowler remain dark,
adding to the visual appeal. Rhode Island specialists and Colonial gener-
alists will recognize this note in this grade as a rare opportunity.
Starting Bid: $500
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Fine 40.
The value of this rare Rhode Island note is held back, we believe, by the
fact that it so closely resembles the extremely common issue. It bears a
vignette of a codfish at the top center above the serial number. This is
quite a nice example, but PCGS has commented, “Restorations.” The only
one we see is an extremely well done rebuilding of the upper right corner
of the face.
Starting Bid: $625
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The highest denomination of the issue with a printing of just 1,500. PMG
has graded only two of these notes with our current offering being the
best by a large margin. Also, we have previously auctioned only four
examples of this note. Those appearances took place in 2009 (2), 2010,
and 2017. All four of those third party graded pieces either graded Fine
12 or Fine 15 with each having either a Net or Apparent grade. The Net
grade for the note in this lot is for a restoration. We see several expertly
closed small edge tears and a replaced upper left corner tip when we
“candle” the note.
Starting Bid: $750
Rhode Island November 6, 1775 40s PMG Extremely Fine 40
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A half sheet of eight Rhode Island Guaranteed notes, one of each of the
following denominations: $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $7, $8, and $20. Each of the
notes is numbered and signed on the face by (Thomas) Rumreill in red
ink and (Metcalfe) Bowler in brown ink. The guarantee on the back is
unsigned. A few small tears are observed solely within the wide selvage. A
wonderfully-preserved, centuries-old half sheet that thankfully has been
preserved for the collectors among us who value the sheet format over the
opportunity to cut up a sheet for individual notes. We have sold several
similar half sheets and believe this example will realize around...
Starting Bid: $875
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2505. PCGS Apparent Fine 15.
Currency notes such as this were Eric Newman’s collecting forté for over
eight decades. This diminutive note packs an impressive resume within
its simplicity and history. As an 1800 date and Shilling denomination
it is listed and plated in the Early Paper Money of America opus. As a
16 Cents Obsolete currency type, this is certainly one of the most inter-
esting odd denomination notes extant, unique to our knowledge, and
essential to form a complete set of denominations as published in Roger
Durand’s “Denominations” book. It was missing from all the major
denomination sets ever formed including Criswell, Durand, and the
definitive Schingoethe Collection, which had the 11 Cents / 8 Pence note
from this series (ex Durand 1993 Memphis at $4,400 and ex Schingoethe
Part 7, July 2007 at $4,025). That is the only other known note from this
Newman-listed series. This example is plated in multiple references. The
plate note in the Roger Durand “Denominations” volume where it is rated
“U” or “Uncollectible” and his Rhode Island book. Plated on page 403
of the fifth edition where it first appeared in the expanded 1976 edition.
Engraved August 22, 1800 date, the opening of the bank. The border
around the perimeter is a combination of lines and type ornaments. The
denomination “16 Cents.” is at top center with a “W” at left and “B” at the
right. A dominant ONE SHILLING is above the obligation. The signatures
of R.(owse) Babcock as president and A.(rnold) Clark as cashier remain
strong. Noted with a “Small Hole at the Left” as seen on all plated images
of this key piece. That aperture may have been a period spindle hole
used to string similar size notes together. A priceless American currency
note which was exhibited at the Newman Money Museums for decades.
Initially sold by us in the 2018 Newman Part X sale for a conservative
$1,440. It is priceless and for over eighty years considered unique.
Starting Bid: $750
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SC-103 PCGS Apparent About New 50.
An example in exceptional condition of the lowest denomination from
this Provincial Congress issue. Finding any note from this series in
Extremely Fine or better is a rare occurrence. Moreover, this lowest
denomination was in tremendous demand to make change, and most
known today are low grade or damaged. This About New example is
very sharply printed with broad margins for the type. Noted only with
some “Minor Stains” by PCGS. Those faults are petty in the big picture.
Difficult to improve upon and easily among the finest known. We ini-
tially cataloged and sold this in our October 2015 Newman Part VII sale
for $2,115. A stellar condition rarity with a prestigious pedigree.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20085 South Carolina November 15, 1775 3 Pounds Fr. SC-112 PCGS
Apparent Very Fine 25.
The variety of emblems and use of a mixture of denomination-dependent
sizes makes this an interesting South Carolina Colonial note series. This
highest and rarest denomination from the series has a cannon vignette
emblem at the lower right and the motto ULTIMA RATIO (The final
reckoning). Noted only with some “Small Edge and Internal Splits.”
Evenly circulated and attractive. We originally sold this in our October
2015 Newman Part VII sale for $1,175. Underrated. A difficult type to
locate in any grade and almost never seen so appealing.
Starting Bid: $500
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20086 South Carolina December 23, 1776 $2-$3-$4 Uncut Vertical
Multiple PCGS New 62.
This strip has one each of the $2, $3, and $4 denominations. They are
remainders signed only by Wakefield and are lacking serial numbers. We
have offered only three different examples of this multiple.
Starting Bid: $500
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20087 South Carolina December 23, 1776 $3 PCGS Superb Gem New
67PPQ.
One of the nicest, if not the nicest, December 23, 1776 South Carolina
remainders. This one has the signatures of both Dart and Wakefield,
but is unnumbered. Although available in some quantity, in most of the
uncirculated grades, a 67 is a whole different thing. PCGS has graded 42
examples, with only one above the 67PPQ grade. An essentially flawless
piece of currency that should attract considerable interest. In 2015, we
sold an identically graded piece with only the Wakefield signature for just
a shade under $1,000. This one should surpass that.
Starting Bid: $625
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20088 South Carolina December 23, 1776 $4 PCGS Gem New
66PPQ.
An exceptionally nice looking example of this $4 South Carolina remain-
der. It has been signed by both Dart and Wakefield, but it lacks a serial
number.
Starting Bid: $500
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Each of the denominations for these Thomas Coram-engraved notes were printed with two subjects to a sheet. There is a center fold that falls between
the two notes and affects neither. The issue was authorized by Ordinance No. 1113. Among the provisions was that the appointed Commissioners were
“exempted from duty in the militia” while the notes were being stamped, signed, and numbered. The Commissioners who signed these examples were
Edward Trescot, Joseph Atkinson, and Theodore Gaillard, Jr. When the plates for this issue were prepared, Thomas Coram of Charleston engraved both
the faces and the elaborate backs, but he did not sign his work. When $50, $70 and $90 denominations were added later in the year, Coram engraved his
name on the back of those three denominations. This $50 denomination bears the “T. Coram Sculp. 1779” in the ground below the knee of the mythical
Atlas. Coram was self taught and, in addition to his work as a merchant and engraver, he also studied painting with Henry Benbridge. Coram drew sev-
eral scenes of the Battle of Fort Moultrie. There are only two or three examples of this sheet known, one of which graded 64 EPQ by PMG that we sold in
our 2015 Central States auction for over $13,000. This sheet, while nine points lower, is in many respects identical to the Choice example we sold save for
the minor rust commented on by PMG. Minor is indeed the word. Certainly the $13,000 price is out of reach, but the pair currently being offered is likely
to approach the $10,000 mark.
Starting Bid: $4,250
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Beautiful in its own right, as a lovely AU50. PMG mentions, “Split Repairs,” which is some reinforcement at the top and bottom of the barely visible cen-
ter fold. The $60 note is one of the two scarcest denominations of this issue. An unnamed individual has made a contemporary statement on the back of
the bill. “This bill entitles the bearer to wipe the signer’s a___ e (censored by the original writer) with it.”
Starting Bid: $500
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Uncirculated 55 EPQ and PMG About Uncirculated 53.
Our consignor submitted these to us as a pair of the two different paper
color varieties described in Newman. We have never before noticed a
distinction and while they are not precisely the same tone, neither can
be described as bluish. In any event, both are very nice AU notes, nei-
ther with any problems at all. The 55 EPQ is more desirable, not simply
for grade, but also its wonderful centering. Both back vignettes come
extremely close to being entirely on the paper which is rarely the case
with this $90 denomination and its tall and wide elaborate engraving of
Hercules strangling a lion is well printed. (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,500
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Uncirculated 62.
One of the finest examples we have encountered of this highest and rar-
est denomination from the Thomas Coram-engraved series. The 1779
Coram series, with its impeccable engraving style on both sides, is among
the most popular in the Colonial note canon. This type was specified in
the original ordinance, and 3,000 notes were authorized. Another beau-
tifully engraved type from this master artisan, with standing Athena
holding a spear and sword, and the motto GLORIAE FUNDAMENTUM
FORTITUDO (Bravery is the foundation of glory) on the ribbons. The
lively back features several emblems with a South Carolina palmetto tree
standing tall at the center, American and South Carolinian flags, a drum,
shields, and spears. Printed on slightly off-white paper and exhibiting
natural plate embossing lines on the back. Very broad face margins are
seen on three sides, and the face is well printed. The back has deeper
printing and the typical, slightly skewed centering. Not only is the $100
the rarest of the Coram series denominations, but this is among the finest
we have encountered.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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Remainder PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
This note was described by PMG on the back label as a remainder. This
was apparently due to the lack of a serial number. However, it bears the
two appropriate signatures, and we have never seen a serially numbered
note from this series. This exceptional paper quality piece is both scarce
and attractive. Also, the second occurrence of the word “Treasury” was
misspelled as, “TREASUSY.”
Starting Bid: $500
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Indented Certificate at Charlestown Fully Accomplished Uncertified
Good.
The second example we are aware of. This is a complex large folio single-
sheet bond. Laid paper, partly-print form with left printed indent. A
very rare bond issued by the South Carolina General Assembly, dated
Charlestown (became Charleston, SC.) , April 1, 1783. It is for the sum
of 359 Pounds Sterling for “Corn and fodder supplies” for the South
Carolina State Commissary. It is signed by the Commissioners of the
Treasury, William Parker and Edward Blake. Signed on the blank back
by various South Carolina officials, Samuel Mathis, John Hatfield, and
William Freeman. In overall good condition, with some stress tearing
along several folds. Still holding together in one piece, though fragile. A
fascinating, early American financial instrument that should be worth
well in excess of its starting bid. Southern Colonial instruments like this
have always been in vogue.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20095 Vermont February 1781 20s PMG Fine 12 Net.
While this very rare Vermont colonial has been repaired and backed per
the comments on the PMG holder, the repairs are reasonably well execut-
ed upper corners with redrawn design elements. The backing appears to
be silk and it holds closed a number of splits. None the less, this is a good
looking, well signed and wholesome appearing Vermont note. Vermonts
with this eye appeal are never available below the five figure mark, but
this piece should find a new home at about half that.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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Anderson 2. PMG Very Fine 30.
Our archive shows that we have sold only two other examples from
Sunderland, a 4s8d example graded PMG 50 which we sold in our
September 2008 Long Beach auction for $1,725 and more recently, a
£5 note in a PCGS 55 holder sold in our 2017 FUN auction for $2,115.
This Sunderland note is far rarer than the usually seen Tinmouth vari-
ety. It bears the bold dark brown signature of Ira Allen, the brother of
Ethan Allen. Ira was one of the founders of Vermont and a leader of
the Green Mountain Boys. Throughout the Revolution and the early
years of the republic of Vermont, Ira Allen was one of the foremost
men in the Vermont government, serving successively as a member of
the Committee of Safety, then as Treasurer and Surveyor General. He
signed this note during his term as Treasurer. Allen was also the man
who designed the seal of the State of Vermont. This wonderful example is
housed in a comment-free holder.
Starting Bid: $875
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PMG has graded only five examples of this note, with only two, both 35s,
above this beautiful 25. The net grade is for ink burn, which is so minor
that calling it out can only be looked at as silliness. We are virtually cer-
tain that this note was graded before the new manager at PMG finally
reigned in the net-happy graders. They still would correctly mention the
ink burn, but we are quite confident this note would no longer be net
graded. It is one of the more beautiful pieces we have seen from this entire
issue with its jet black inking, clearly written fill-ins and paper that very
closely approaches the tone it had the day it was printed.
Starting Bid: $1,000
Likely Unique July 17, 1775 “Test” or Essay Proof
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20098 Virginia July 17, 1775 2 Shillings 6 Pence Small Ordinance
“Test” or Essay Proof Fr. VA-72a PCGS Choice New 63PPQ.
An extraordinary Colonial piece that was exhibited in the Newman
Money Museums in St. Louis for decades and was studied carefully
by Eric while in his cabinet. To our knowledge, there is only one other
“Test” or Essay impression like this from the Virginia series, and it was
also from the Newman Collection (cf. Newman Part VIII: Lot 28160).
Proofs and essays are more frequently encountered in the Obsolete and
Federal currency series than in the Colonial. All known Colonial note
proof and essay types might be counted on the fingers of two hands. Like
its companion cited, this is an intriguing proof printed on the blue fiber
paper used for issued notes. The border cuts are complete on all sides.
There is no obligation or text. However, this is a “test” (as Eric referred
to it on page 444 of his fifth edition) proof, or it is perhaps appropriately
classified an essay for an unadopted design. The Virginia Colony coat of
arms is at the upper left vs. the upper right on the issued notes. Like the
Pistareen essay cited, the right and left border cuts are also in reversed
orientation compared to those on the issued notes. This very distinctive
and fascinating piece is the Newman plate note illustrated on page 444 of
the fifth edition of The Early Paper Money of America (EPMOA). Basically
as made, and a superb example of immense interest. A museum caliber
piece with that resume proven already by its longtime display.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20099 Virginia July 17, 1775 20s PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
An extremely good looking example of this oversize Virginia type. PMG
mentions, “Stains,” which are minimal. They somehow did not mention
the fact that the note is mounted to a light card. The card is slightly larger
than the note and does not detract from the appearance. Very well signed
and without the almost omnipresent ink burn in the signatures and the
handwritten filling in of this mostly printed form.
Starting Bid: $500
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20100 Virginia July 17, 1775 20s PMG Very Fine 25.
The PMG 25 holder accurately comments, “Minor Repairs, Ink Burn.”
The ink burn is extremely minor and the repairs appear to be simply
closed splits, with no rebuilding of the paper. The appearance of the note
is quite a bit better than the 25 grade would suggest and these large, thin
paper pieces are almost never as intact as this 20 shilling specimen.
Starting Bid: $500
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20101 Virginia September 1, 1775 12 Pounds James River Bank Form
Fr. VA-87 PCGS Very Fine 35.
Vibrant James River Bank forms of any denomination are splendid for
type. This is the highest denomination, with a blank back as more com-
monly encountered. The printed back 12 pounds is the key to the series.
The well-penned trio of signatures includes Robert Carter Nicholas.
The note is also very broadly margined on all sides with a nicely formed
indent. A superior example in all regards.
Starting Bid: $750
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20102 Virginia October 16, 1780 (For Clothing the Army) $300 PMG
Very Fine 20.
This note is new to the census, raising the total to five. The three other
third-party graded notes each received Apparent or Net grades. There
is also a raw AU example listed in the Track & Price census. This $300
For Clothing the Army note has not been net graded, but the holder does
include the comment, “Repaired.” It is well margined, the signatures are
strong, and all of the text is clearly legible, including the important clause
“An Act For the more effectual and speedy clothing the Army.”
Starting Bid: $750
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FRACTIONAL CURRENCY
FIRST ISSUE
20103 Courtesy Autographed Set - Fr. 1228 5¢ First Issue PCGS
Choice About New 58PPQ, Fr. 1240 10¢ First Issue PCGS Choice
About New 58, Fr. 1279 25¢ First Issue PCGS Choice About New
58PPQ, and Fr. 1310 50¢ First Issue PCGS Very Choice New 64.
This denomination set of Postage Currency would be a highlight in any
collection of Courtesy autographs. The set was part of the John Jay Ford
inventory, which was auctioned off about 15 years ago. Each note in this
well-matched set of perforated first issue notes has been autographed by
A. U. Wyman vertically in bold black ink. All of the notes are the perfo-
rated with monogram variety. The Fr. 1240 received an italic grade due to
a minor stain. We have actually sold a number of courtesy autographed
notes in recent months and even the most mundane pieces seem to sell
for around $250-$350 each. The Fr. 1310 is worth a few hundred dollars
as a host note, not including the added value of the courtesy autograph.
(Total: 4 notes)
Starting Bid: $625
20104 Fr. 1229 5¢ First Issue Vertical Strip of Three PCGS Choice
About New 58PPQ.
Perforated multiples have always been among the most desirable and rare
items in the field. The auctioning of the Ford inventory over a period of
several years about a decade ago gave far more collectors the opportunity
to obtain one or two pieces for their holdings. As always, time marches
on and the Ford perforated multiples have been well absorbed by the
marketplace. While they are no longer truly rare, the number of offerings
has slowed and the prices are once again on the rise. High grade examples
rarely make it to the auction block. Most all have harsh folds through the
perforations. This brilliant triple has escaped that fate, and through its
PCGS 58PPQ holder it has most of the eye appeal of a gem.
Starting Bid: $625
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Reverse PMG About Uncirculated 53.
Single notes of this invert (Milton 1R10.4d) are relatively common rated
R-6 by Milt Friedberg. However multiples are rare and this is the first
multiple of any size we have sold and there were none in the Friedberg,
O’Mara or Ford sales. A unique opportunity for the fractional special-
ist to add a rare multiple to their collection. There are comments on the
holder of “Foreign Substance, Minor Rust.”
Starting Bid: $1,000
20106 Fr. 1280 25¢ First Issue Vertical Pair PCGS About New 50.
We have sold only one other Fr. 1280 pair in all our sales combined. That
pair was a PCGS 58PPQ that realized $1410 in our 2017 FUN auction.
This pair is graded as an About New 50 by PCGS, which we are reason-
ably confident is correct, however the appearance is far better than the
assigned grade.
Starting Bid: $500
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20107 ‘Fr. 1310a 50¢ First Issue PMG Uncirculated 62.
Perforated 14 refers to the number of perforations per 20 millimeters of
edge length. The normal perforations, on all other First Issue Fractional
notes, are slightly larger: perf. 12, or 12 perforations per 20 millimeters
of edge length. The generally accepted history of these smaller perforated
notes is that they were produced from two sheets by dealer Harlan P.
Smith circa 1890. This variety was listed by Blake, Valentine, Limpert and
Rothert as genuine, therefore it remains highly desirable and collectable
today. Fully perforated with good centering, bright colors and the extra-
wide sheet selvage on the right. That selvage contains back plate number
14TH.
Starting Bid: $1,250
SECOND ISSUE
20108 Fr. 1232 5¢ Cut Down Uncut Sheet Second Issue PMG
Extremely Fine 40.
This “complete” sheet of twenty is the only Second Issue sheet we have
ever seen that was cut down from a larger sheet. That seemingly bizarre
statement is definitively accurate. Both the face and back plate numbers
appear at the bottom of the sheet between the first and second subjects.
Those plate numbers should be at the intersection of the bottom left four
notes. That alone indicates that there was another row below...which
would have created a sheet of 25. While this is just a surmise based on
the position of the plate numbers, it is not a smoking gun. The fact that
seals the deal is the presence of parts of the fifth row of notes which are
showing below the second and third subjects. This cries out for further
research by a “no-life fractional nerd” or serious student of fractional cur-
rency. This most unusual sheet is graded accurately by PMG and is in a
comment-free holder.
Starting Bid: $750
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20109 ”Olier Watermarked Uncut Pair” 25¢ Second Issue PCGS
Choice About New 58.
Printed on a yellow-tan bond paper that has a small portion of the Olier
watermark in the top right corner of the back, this uncut pair is a rarity.
Multiples of fractional experimentals are rare in and of themselves, but
one with this distinctive watermark is indeed rare. The back of the holder
notes “minor mounting remnants on back.” This handsome pair sold for
$1,610 in the Ford XIX sale.
Starting Bid: $500
20110 Fr. 1286 25¢ Inverted “S” Second Issue PMG Choice
Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
The Fr. 1286 Inverted “S” variety comes both on regular issue and
Experimental notes. Interestingly, the Experimental notes are quite a bit
more common than the regular issue notes. There are only about a half
dozen known examples of the regular issue inverted “S” notes and this is
definitely a wonderful opportunity to get one of these inverts.
Starting Bid: $500
20111 Milton 2E50F.4 Second Issue 50¢ Experimental Face Block of
Six PCGS About New 53.
A lovely block of six very rare 50¢ experimental notes that are identical to
Milton 2E50F.4 except for the paper. They trace their history to the sale
of the Fraud collection where they were lot 214 of sale number 19. At that
time this great block realized $2,530. A number right around that is in
reach this evening.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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Choice About New 58.
Uniface, printed on watermarked “OLIER” and star yellow-tan bond
paper. Not canceled or stamped with the purple SPECIMEN. A strip of
four notes vertically. Part of the watermark “OLIER” present along the
top nearly all of the star to the left. Well printed and a deep impression
with superb embossing to the back. This strip of four notes topped the
$2,000 mark as part of the Ford XIX sale. We have seen a couple of blocks
of eight in similar grade sell for around $5,000 each.
Starting Bid: $875
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New 53.
Unlisted in the Milton catalog, this horizontal pair of fractional experi-
mentals are printed on thin, white bond paper. Uncancelled and not
stamped with the purple SPECIMEN, it has “22” and “Sept 25th” in
pencil in the bottom margin. In the Ford XIX sale, this same pair realized
$1,265. A similar realization this evening is a very realistic proposition.
Starting Bid: $625
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20114 Milton 2E50R.1 50¢ Second Issue Negative Essay PMG About
Uncirculated 50.
Lot 1069 from the Friedberg collection, this negative essay note has an
erroneous Milton number on the holder where it is also described as
“toned.” This is the second of this number known. It is printed on a
thin, fibrous paper, unlike the normally seen softer papers used for most
Negative Essays. It has two half-moon cancels with the right one so close
to the edge that a small nick is out of the paper. It is stamped with the
normal SPECIMEN but does not have the “D-5-18-63” that is seen on
many of the negative essays. The term “Negative Reverses,” or “Negative
Essays, came from the appearance of the notes, which looks at a glance
like a photo negative, that is, the dark areas appear light and the light
areas appear dark. The term has been universally accepted by Fractional
collectors, dealers and researchers. The notes were probably printed from
plates that had been made from other plates rather than from matrix dyes
or transfer rolls. However, this is not consistent throughout the entire
design, as the denomination, parts of the shield and the lettered ribbons
are not reversed. This back design was simply an unadopted proposal
where someone decided that certain design elements would look better
reversed.
Starting Bid: $500
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20115 ‘Fr. 1227 3¢ Third Issue PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A true gem of a note, this is an almost perfect example of the small-
est note, in both size and denomination, printed by the BEP. There
are two varieties of the 3¢ note, with a light and dark curtain behind
Washington's head and this is the dark curtain variety, the rarer of the
two.
Starting Bid: $500
20116 ‘Fr. 1227 3¢ Third Issue Block of Twenty PCGS Apparent Very
Fine 30.
At one time during the 1960’s and 70's multiples of dark background 3¢
notes were quite rare...over the years more surfaced and while still very
scarce, the “rare” comment has left the building. This block of 20 (one
column of 5 notes from a full sheet) would have been an eye opener back
in the day.... depressingly, most of the eyes that would have been thrilled
then have been permanently closed for decades. It has been accurately
graded with an italic 30 and a laundry list of minor defects. We have sold
this impressive block once before in this same holder. It realized $900 in
our 2018 FUN auction.
Starting Bid: $625
20117 ~Fr. 1272SP 15¢ Third Issue Wide Margin Face PMG Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ
Fr. 1276SP 15¢ Third Issue Wide Margin Red Back PCGS Gem New 66.
This Grant-Sherman face and back match up very well. The printing is
bold and the colors bright. A check of our auction archives shows this is
one of the few highest quality Grant-Sherman pairs we have sold. (Total: 2
notes)
Starting Bid: $625
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20118 Fr. 1291 25¢ Third Issue Inverted Surcharge PCGS Choice
About New 55PPQ.
This Fessenden Red Back Invert is one of only a handful known...most
of which are well circulated. The back design is oriented correctly, but the
bronze “25” is inverted. PCGS has accurately assigned a grade of 55PPQ.
A single light corner bend, most visible at the upper left of the back,
seems to be the cause of the AU grade. A great invert of a far less common
type.
Starting Bid: $1,250
20119 ‘Fr. 1297 25¢ Third Issue Inverted Surcharge PCGS About New
53PPQ.
This fiber paper invert is one of only three known for the number. What
had been touted as the finest known was a PCGS 30 that realized $1,410
a while ago. Back in the “wild and crazy” days of 2008 we auctioned a
PCGS 45PPQ for $4,312. This easily finest known example will not reach
that level but it could certainly approach it.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20120 Fr. 1298 25¢ Third Issue PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
PMG has graded 49 examples of this “a” fiber paper Fessenden, this and
one other at the 65 EPQ level and a single note above them. The note is
extraordinarily well margined, with fully bright bronze and terrific eye
appeal. The reason that these fiber paper notes were nicknamed “Spider
Leg” notes is quite apparent on this note, with its profusion of fibers that
resemble guess what... spider legs. This cataloger has handled way more
examples of this number than PMG has graded without ever seeing a note
comparable to this one in overall quality.
Starting Bid: $750
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20121 ~=Fr. 1299 25¢ Third Issue PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
The fiber paper varieties in this series have a solid bronze filigree on
the face and back surcharges “M-2-6-5.” This example is bright and well
printed. This is the highest graded of this number by PMG and the high-
est listed in the Track & Price Database.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20122 Fr. 1299 25¢ Third Issue PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A second example of this solid surcharge Fessenden note with the “M-2-
6-5” back surcharge. The third party grading service has noted “as made
ink” which occurs on the left side of the back. PMG has only graded ten
of this number in the uncirculated grades and only three higher than this
example.
Starting Bid: $750
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20123 Fr. 1300 25¢ Third Issue PCGS Choice New 63.
A wholly uncirculated Fr. 1300, with no damage, splits or problems with
the paper. When we first sold this note we referred to it as the overall fin-
est example that we have handled and that still holds today. In fact, this is
one of the finest examples of this number in existence. The note is strictly
uncirculated, with bright bronze and exceptional printing quality. The
margins are tight, and although they touch the frame line at the top right,
they are free of the design at all points. The note is lightly aged, but that
is typical of Fiber Paper notes. The all-important “a” is sharp, clear and
clean.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20124 ‘Fr. 1300 25¢ Third Issue PMG Uncirculated 61.
A second example of this great Fractional Currency rarity printed on
fiber paper with the bronze ornaments on the front solid instead of
outlined. This one is highest graded and the only Uncirculated example
graded by PMG. Many Fr. 1300's exhibit damage of some sort, with their
very brittle paper, and this one has bright, almost reflective bronzing. The
holder notes “small tears.”
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20125 Fr. 1325 50¢ Third Issue Spinner PMG Gem Uncirculated 66
EPQ.
According to Track & Price, only two 67's and six 66's have crossed the
auction block. Heritage has sold all eight of them. The actual number is
likely somewhat less, as repeats are very difficult to pin down without
serial numbers. This note looks to us to be a shade undergraded even at
this lofty grade of 66 EPQ. The margins are outstanding, as are the colors.
The indentation of the upper left corner of the plate is clearly impressed
into the note on both sides. The opportunities to acquire a Fr. 1325 any-
where near this nice will always be few and far between.
Starting Bid: $875
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EPQ.
Fr. 1327 is a scarcer Friedberg number as only two examples with the
plate position letter “a” were on each of the sheets of twelve.
Starting Bid: $625
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EPQx.
Even, large margins are present on this Spinner note with nice bronzing
and strong embossing. PMG has only graded two notes of this number
higher than this example.
Starting Bid: $500
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20128 Fr. 1332 50¢ Third Issue Spinner PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
This is the most common “1” and “a” Spinner note. However, not many
are available at this level, where this is one of the highest graded examples
of this number.
Starting Bid: $500
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20129 ‘Fr. 1335 50¢ Third Issue Spinner PMG Gem Uncirculated 66
EPQ.
A very wide margin on the right has allowed for the back plate number
“35” to be seen in the bottom left corner. Bright paper and strong printing
combine to make this an attractive note. This is one of two that PMG has
graded at this level and none higher.
Starting Bid: $625
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20130 Fr. 1336 50¢ Third Issue Spinner PMG Choice Uncirculated 64
EPQ.
From our sale of the Gengerke collection, it was described as “A classic
rarity missing from many major collections. Deep original embossing
and superb printing quality on both sides. There is a minor ink smear in
the somewhat narrow left face margin and another at the top of the back.
The four Green Back Spinners with the “A-2-6-5” surcharge are a very
rare series, and this “1” and “a” note appears as only one of 12 from the
sheet. Seldom available in any grade, it is not likely that the opportunity
to improve on this note will appear any time soon.” Accompanying this
solidly margined near-Gem is a “Certification of Provenance” from the
Martin Gengerke Collection. The note is wholly original and features a
partial plate number on back. The item count is two for one encapsulated
note plus the “Certification of Provenance.” (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $1,500
20131
EPQ.
Good embossing is seen on this Justice printed on bright, white paper
with nice bronzing. It has the plate position letter “a” on the left side of
the note.
Starting Bid: $500
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Four full margins, albeit the left lower corner is close are present on this
Justice, an unusual event for the series. This note with the “1” and “a”
plate position indicator on the left side indicate it is the top left note of the
sheet.
Starting Bid: $875
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20133 ~~ Fr. 1346 50¢ Third Issue Justice PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
The highest graded 1346 by PMG is also a 65 so this is one of the highest
if not the highest graded of this number to date. Bright paper and bronz-
ing make this a very attractive note.
Starting Bid: $750
20134 ‘Fr. 1350 50¢ Third Issue Justice PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
Truly a gorgeous Justice, with margins all around, deep, original emboss-
ing, bright bronze and ideal paper colors. 1350 is a tough number to find
this nice
Starting Bid: $500
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20135 ‘Fr. 1359 50¢ Third Issue Justice PMG Choice Uncirculated 63
EPQ.
A superb “1” and “a” Justice green back that is difficult to find in any
grade. This and one other are the highest graded by PMG at this level but
none higher. This is due to the fact that almost all are poorly trimmed
into the design on at least one side if not two. This note has bright green
ink colors and bold bronzing as well as a host of deep and original
embossing. This is truly an opportunity for a serious fractional collector
who wants to fill in a big gaping hole in their collection.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20136 Fr. 1370 50¢ Third Issue Justice PMG Gem Uncirculated 65
EPQ.
Four full margins are seen on this bright fiber paper Justice. The bronz-
ing is reflective and the back surcharges are very clear.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20137 —~Fr. 1370 50¢ Third Issue Justice PMG Gem Uncirculated 65
EPQ.
The holder notes “exceptional paper quality” for this bright fully mar-
gined Justice.
Starting Bid: $750
20138 Fr. 1370 50¢ Third Issue Justice PCGS Very Choice New
64PPQ.
This is a scarce Justice fiber paper note with a green back and “A-2-6-5”
on the back. One of a bevy of high grade fractional type notes in tonight's
sale.
Starting Bid: $500
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20139 - Fr. 1371 50¢ Third Issue Justice PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
When we last sold this piece in 2013, our description read as follows, “A very rare Justice note, with fewer than 20 examples known in all grades com-
bined. “1” and “a” Fiber Paper Justices are classically rare, and on many of the handful of known notes, either the “1” or the “a” is weakly printed. On this
example, both are razor sharp and can be seen at a glance. This one also has far better-than-normal centering with large margins all the way around. The
note also has bright bronze and the full look of a Gem New example. PCGS has seen only four of this rare number with this being the only Uncirculated
note. Neither service has graded an Uncirculated Fr. 1371 save for this note. When we last sold this piece as part of the Tom Flynn Collection it realized
$21,850 a number that could easily be reached or surpassed this evening.” Since that time, this piece still remains the only uncirculated Fr. 1371 graded
by either service. A spectacular piece of Fractional.
Starting Bid: $6,250
20140 ‘Fr. 1372 50¢ Third Issue Justice PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The bronzing is reflective on this Justice with the plate position indicator “1” on the left side denoting it is one of the bottom three notes on the left edge
of the sheet.
Starting Bid: $500
20141 ‘Fr. 1373 50¢ Third Issue Justice PMG Uncirculated 62.
One of the top three notes from the right upper part of the sheet, this Justice note has “toning” noted on the holder.
Starting Bid: $500
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FOURTH ISSUE
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EPQ.
The PMG census indicates that they have graded 863 50¢ Lincolns with
ten of them at the 66 EPQ level with none higher. This has always been
one of, if not, the most popular designs of the 24 different fractional
types.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20143 Fr. 1376 50¢ Fourth Issue Stanton PMG Gem Uncirculated 65
EPQ.
A lovely Stanton, with a bright blue security stain, bold red seal and nice
centering, especially of the back. These are hard to find this nice.
Starting Bid: $500
FIFTH ISSUE
20144 ~Fr. 1309 25¢ Milton #5R25.1d Fifth Issue PCGS Choice New
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58PPQ.
These two fifth issue notes carry the courtesy autograph of Blanche Kelso
Bruce on the back. He served as Register of the Treasury from May 21,
1881 to June 5, 1885 and again from Dec. 12, 1897 to May 17, 1898. Due to
his dates of service and the timeframe the notes were printed, it is obvious
that they were signed after fractional was no longer being printed. Both of
these notes are listed in Milton as unique. (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
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20145 ‘Fr. 1309 25¢ Pack of 40 Fifth Issue Choice New.
An impressive pack of 40 of this short key Walker 25 Cent. An original
band is included although seen with a minor tape repair. The notes are
of impressive quality throughout with some showing terrific centering.
A rare opportunity as these packs are becoming more and more scarce
as they are often broken up for the sum of their parts. A pack with a great
provenance, hailing from the 1973 Matt Rothert sale. (Total: 40 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,000
20146 ‘Fr. 1309 25¢ Fifth Issue Original Pack of 40 About New.
This $10 pack is banded with a band printed, “Ten Dollars,” in blue. Our
experience has been that original packs square up perfectly as does this
pack. Packs like this were once seen with some frequency, but almost all
have been broken up to obtain original notes. This pack has nicely cen-
tered pieces all the way through, and every note comes either from plate
position E or L, as it should be for an original pack. (Total: 40 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,000
20147
Fine.
All of the notes have matched edges for color and they also square up ide-
ally. Every note is from either the D or L plate position and four different
plate numbers are present - 9, 15, 16, and 27. The band is original with the
black “TEN DOLLARS” in the Bureau’s printed ornate style and has two
small tape reinforcements at the ends. Although these Crawford bundles
are the most common of the original Fractional packs, there are likely less
than 20 still in existence. (Total: 20 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,250
Fr. 1381 50¢ Fifth Issue Original Pack of Twenty Extremely
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FRACTIONAL SHIELDS
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20148 Fractional Currency Shield, With Green Background Choice About New.
To our best knowledge there are less than a dozen Green Shields in existence, and the finest that we have handled. The green background color on this
Shield is as close to perfect as it gets, with all of the fine design elements clear and intact. The eagle and stars at the top of the Shield are as boldly green
as the back of a large size note, without the slightest hint of fading. Many of the notes are bright, but a few have toned. The 25¢ Second Issue back, which
is almost always faded on Shields is that way as well. The four hand-signed notes, the 50¢ Justice and Spinner, the 15¢ Grant-Sherman and the 10¢
Washington are all of the Colby-Spinner signature combination as they should be. The Shield is fully wide on its original paper all the way out to the
edges, and exhibits water staining at the bottom that touches the bottom of the two 3¢ faces and a small portion of the green design on the right. A small
stain is also seen in the very upper right corner that does not come close to the design. It is housed in a period frame, with the inner surface gold leafed
and the wide outer frame a dark hardwood. A spectacular item that is destined to wind up on the den or office wall of a serious fractional aficionado.
Starting Bid: $7,500
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20149 ‘Fractional Currency Shield, With Gray Background.
This Shield gives an overall impressive appearance. It does not suffer from the water staining so typical of most of the fractional shields. The white back-
ing is bright for a 140 year old item that has proudly been displayed during its lifetime. The shield also looks like it is housed in a near-period frame. The
brown paper back enclosure and hanging wire are probably of a more recent vintage. The hand-signed Justice and Grant-Sherman 15¢ faces are of the
Jeffries-Spinner signature combination, and the hand signed Washington 10¢ is of the Colby-Spinner combination. About half the notes show ink fading
of different degrees and the penmanship on the hand-signed notes shows some fading, too. The Second Issue 25¢ note that usually is seen a faded blue,
has not faded to that color. An attractive, pleasing Shield that is far better than most and ready to settle down in your den or study.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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ENCASED POSTAGE
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20150 HB-128 EP-31 2¢ J. Gault “Black Jack” Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
After our completion of the Mayer catalog, which was the largest collection of encased postage ever formed, this piece appeared as part of Ray Waltz’s
holdings. It was sold at a pre-ANA sale at the Philadelphia ANA in 2012. This piece appearing confirmed that there are definitely four known genuine
examples of the 2 cent Black Jack. The other three pieces are the Arnold Perl specimen, the piece in the Stack’s June 2004 sale of the Western collection,
and the Massachusetts Historical Society collection piece that auctioned in 1971. This piece has always been a mystery item. Fred Reed refers to it as
“enigmatic” and the cataloger of the June 2004 Stack’s sale stated correctly, “It is unknown whether any Black Jacks were put into encasements by Scovill
at Gault’s order.” They also observed, “... the issue was known to be rare and desirable nearly a century ago, suggesting that it has the authenticity of age.”
The confusion arises out of the fact that the “Black Jack” stamp was not issued until July 1, 1863, well after most or all of Gault’s encased pieces had been
produced. It seems unlikely that experimental pieces would have been produced at the end of the Encased era, rather than at the beginning. The current-
ly offered piece is definitively the Ray Waltz specimen. A rectangular stamp hinge partial album page or some other foreign object had been mounted to
the back at one point. It is now removed, but it has left an imprint. Interestingly, it seems to have been applied extremely early on as there is more silver-
ing in the area where it was removed than anywhere else on the piece. In the most recent sales, the Stack’s 2004 piece realized just over $18,000 and our
2007 piece brought just under $14,000. This piece, in its 2012 appearance, realized $11,750. The appearance of any Black Jack creates a considerable stir
among the collecting community. We would anticipate a realization tonight certainly above the $10,000 mark, quite possibly far above.
Starting Bid: $7,500
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Unique to Our Best Knowledge 3 Cent Fancygoods - Missing from Perl, Ford & Mayer
20151 HB-51 EP-37a Scott-27 Reed-BA03F/G 3¢ Joseph L. Bates Fancygoods Extremely Fine.
Three Cent Bates pieces are extremely rare. The one-word “FANCYGOODS” was not known to exist until this piece was discovered in a 2008 Robert
Siegel stamp auction. This is the only known piece. Neither the Ford nor Mayer collections contained this piece and it was considered non-existent
through the history of encased postage collecting. Even the two-word “FANCY GOODS?” is represented by perhaps three to five examples. The Ford
piece went on to become the Mayer piece.
This encasement is beyond reproach for genuineness and is a virtually flawless Extremely Fine example, with a brilliantly colored stamp. To nitpick the
stamp, the stamp has a few minor wrinkles and the mica shows some totally unimportant separations and crazes. In the current market, this piece is
unlikely to cross into five figures, but it certainly deserves to.
Starting Bid: $4,000
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Possibly Unique 5¢ North America Life Insurance Straight Insurance
20152 HB-192 EP-88 Scott-142 Reed-NAO5ST 5¢ North America Life Insurance Straight Insurance About New
Previously part of our Mayer Collection sale in 2007. Frederick Mayer obtained this piece from the February 25, 1987 Robert Siegel auction. It was the
only piece missing from the North America set in the massive June 2004 Stack’s sale of the Western Collection. The Reed auction census shows twelve
appearances in the 104-year survey period, and it is likely that this piece is one of just two known. We have not seen another, and we entertain the possi-
bility that this piece may be unique. The case is a medium golden tan, with some reddish highlights. The stamp is rather fresh, with just a lightly stained
area on Jefferson’s forehead, and the mica is far above average. It is completely clear, with just the typical crazes at the outer edges. In our Mayer sale, is
realized $3,400 and in our opinion was one of the great bargains that day. Do not use the previous price realized as your guide if you wish to go home
with this piece.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20153 HB-193 EP-88b Scott-unl. Reed-NA05CU 5¢ North America Life Insurance Curved Insurance About New
Our description when we offered this piece as part of the Mayer collection in 2007 read, “Previously Lot 576 from the Stack’s June 2004 sale of the
Western Collection, this encasement was acquired for that collection on August 13, 1956 from T. James Clarke. This piece never appeared at public auc-
tion sale during the 104-year period that Reed surveyed, and he comments in his rarity table that it “doesn’t exist. It does. The piece is a solid, problem
free example, with a natural two-tone high grade case, an attractive stamp and a clear mica with only minor crazing at the top and bottom. Both the
Curved Insurance and Straight Insurance 5¢ North America pieces are excessively rare, and most major collections have no example of this denomina-
tion. Mr Mayer’s collection is the first to have both. Few truly unique items exist in Encased Postage or most other numismatic pursuits. This is one of
those items, and as it is a piece of Encased Postage rather than a mainstream coin or currency item, it will not realize the seven-figure price one would
expect. In fact, though possible, it is unlikely to hit five figures.”
Starting Bid: $2,500
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Likely Unique Ten Cent Ayer’s
Sarsaparilla Ribbed Frame
20154 HB-37 EP-99 10¢ Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Medium Ayer’s Ribbed
Frame Very Fine.
Probably from our Mayer sale, this piece is almost certainly the Dunham
piece. Fred Reed considers it to be unique, and we are inclined to agree,
as it is certainly the only example we know of. The Reed auction records
indicate six appearances over his 104 year survey period. The case has
circulated down to the VF grade, but it is totally problem free and tightly
and evenly closed. The stamp is a bit toned, but it has retained most of its
original green color. The mica has some minor crazing, and one cracked
spot just to the left of Washington’s mouth.
Starting Bid: $1,250
20155 HB-58 EP-102a Scott-29b Reed-BA10FG 10¢ Joseph L. Bates
Fancygoods Ribbed Frame Extremely Fine.
Previously lot 12717 in our September 2007 Long Beach auction of the
Fred Mayer collection. Mr. Mayer acquired this piece as Lot 407 from
Stack’s June 2004 sale of the Western Collection. Strangely, no mention
of its extremely rarity was made in that auction description. Fred Reed
shows this piece as an R-10 an comments, “Unique.” This cataloger is in
total agreement. Only three auction appearances are in Reed’s 104-year
survey, all of which are without a doubt re-appearances of this piece.
The case is a solid XF or a bit better. There are very minor traces of silver
behind the letters, and considerably more original mint (factory?) color.
The stamp is quite fresh, but it is centered a hair low, and the mica is
completely clear, but it has a few cracks and crazes at its outer edge both
top and bottom. In spite of no mention of its rarity in its 2004 Western
Collection sale appearance, the piece cost Mr. Mayer well over $3,000.
Starting Bid: $1,750
20156 HB-40 EP-137 Scott-18 Reed-AS12MD 12¢ Ayer’s Sarsaparilla
Medium Ayer’s Extremely Fine.
The case is a deep, even mahogany with brighter highlights behind the
letters. The die crack is plainly visible, ending under the “Y” of “AYER’S.”
The stamp is beautifully centered, with terrific color, and the mica shows
only very minor flaws at its outer edges, but it is clear and glossy. Reed
lists this piece as an R-8 indicating 5 to 10 known, and shows that there
have been 22 auction appearances in the 104-year length of his survey.
Frederick Mayer indicated on his flip that this piece is the Arnold Perl
specimen from Stack’s December 1969 sale. A lovely Twelve Cent, ideal
for a denomination set.
Starting Bid: $750
20157 HB-156 EP-151 Reed-IH12RB 12¢ Irving House Hunt & Nash
Ribbed Frame About New.
When we sold Bill Kelly’s collection of encased postage in our January
FUN 2012 auction, we described this piece as, “Reed comments, “Two
known’ for this R-9 piece, but we know for sure of three, and suspect
a fourth. A typo in the HB reference causes some confusion about the
number of this piece. The EP and HB numbers were flipped in the
Hodder-Bowers reference, causing the 5¢ and 12¢ to have the same HB
number. In June of 2004, Stack’s followed that lead and got the numbers
wrong in their catalog. In any event, this is an important rarity. This
piece was purchased from us at our 2007 FUN sale. It’s a very nice piece
with a beautiful light brass case, near fully bright stamp and essentially
perfect mica.”
Starting Bid: $2,000
20158 HB-156 EP-151 12¢ Irving House - Hunt & Nash Ribbed
Frame Extremely Fine.
A rare example of a ribbed encasement, the case is a solid XF, with the
back a light chestnut brown with no issues. The stamp is bright, and the
mica is clear, with a few of the normal separations and minor crazes.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20159 HB-156 EP-151 12¢ Irving House Hunt & Nash - Ribbed
Frame Very Fine.
An extremely rare piece, with less than five examples known. This piece
is tightly closed, and a problem-free chestnut color, not often seen for this
merchant. The mica is virtually perfect, and the black 12¢ stamp remains
bright and vivid. Another major rarity for the advanced collector.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20160 HB-115 EP-166 24¢ Ellis McAlpin & Company Very Fine.
The case is a nice chocolate brown, totally defect free, and very attractive.
It is 100% clear, with no cracks, crazes or disturbances of any kind. The
stamp has discolored to a light blue-green color. Surprisingly, the 24¢ is
one of the most common denominations for this merchant and one of the
more available of the 24¢ encasements.
Starting Bid: $500
20161 HB-UNL EP-95? 24¢ Feuchtwanger Strip Very Fine.
This strip is identical in size and design to the more commonly seen 9¢
strips, except that this one contains nine 3¢ stamps. The first stamp is
oriented horizontally like the 9¢ examples, but the other seven stamps are
sitting vertically on top of each other. The mica covering the left stamp
is present but has a crack at each end. The stamps themselves are in nice
shape and have no visible soiling or stains. The rest of the mica is in good
shape with no cracks or breaks. The case has a lot of the original red color
in its recessed areas but has two vertical black streaks on the back. It is
definitely an interesting piece for the Encased Postage collector.
Starting Bid: $500
20162 Unique 1¢ Experimental Piece About New.
There was no record of the existence of this piece prior to its discovery in
the Boyd estate after his death in 1958. It resurfaced in the estate of Ford
and was sold by Stack’s in Ford IV on June 23, 2004 as Lot 637. We saw it
briefly at that lot viewing and were convinced of the absolute authenticity
of the piece at that time. Now, under much better light in more comfort-
able circumstances, the piece is every bit as impressive and genuine as
we thought it was. As with all of the genuine encased experimentals, it’s
simply a matter of conjecture as to where, when, and how they were origi-
nally manufactured. It certainly could be a Scovill product, ordered up
by Gault as a prototype. It could just as easily have been manufactured by
an unknown third party for Gault or it may have been the result of some
individual’s attempt to duplicate Gault’s patented product. The case lacks
the half moon-shaped tabs that are on all of the Scovill/Gault pieces. It
also has a completely blank back and was sealed by a different machine or
method than the normal Scovill encased. The mica is clear save for minor
craze marks. The stamp is beautifully bright and the piece, whatever its
source, is untampered or molested in any way. An important part of the
history of encased postage and whatever its manufacture, it is one of the
few unquestionably genuine early 1860s experimental pieces.
Starting Bid: $2,000
20163 Unlisted 2¢ Tax Replaced Stamp Drake’s Plantation Bitters
Very Fine.
The encasement, which has the back of a Drake’s Plantation Bitters piece,
has been subtly pried open and this stamp placed inside. Whether this
was done for some experimental reason or an early attempt to defraud
collectors is unknowable. In any event, it has been around for over 150
years and is a very interesting collateral piece to an encased postage col-
lection. This piece (or potentially a second identical piece) appeared at
auction in the early 1900s.
Starting Bid: $625
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CONFEDERATE NOTES
1861 ISSUES
The Randy Shipley Collection
Tennessee on February 9th, 1953, spent most of his life in eastern Tennessee, and died in Kingsport on
LD r. James Randall Shipley, otherwise known as “Randy” to his numerous friends, was born in Kingsport,
February 26th, 2019.
An avid archaeologist with professional training, Randy collected and researched eastern Tennessee native
artifacts for most of his life. He received a doctorate in law and worked as a judge advocate until deciding later
in life to pursue a successful career as a paper money dealer.
While as a dealer he was well versed in the collectible value of paper money and he was keenly interested in
its history. His knowledge of Confederate financial instruments was very deep, and consequently was a major
contributor to the current literature.
Randy discovered a great many endorsements on Confederate Type 39, 40, and 41 Treasury notes. In this auc-
tion you will find not only great rarities - some unique - but also many plate notes from the 908-page com-
pendium of military officers, government agents, and places of issue known as Confederate Quartermasters,
Commissaries, and Agents published in 2016.
Randy Shipley had an eye for the interesting and rare varieties of Confederate Treasury notes, Confederate
interim deposit receipts known as “IDRs,” and Obsolete notes, especially those of Tennessee. Here throughout
the FUN catalog and in future Heritage auctions, you will find many of his treasures.
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20164 T5 $100 1861 PF-1 Cr. 5 PMG Choice About Unc 58.
Captain and A(ssistant) C(ommissary) (of) S(ubsistence) Ferdinand Molloy disbursed this embossed note on September 22, 1861 as per his handwriting
on the back. The only handling on this note is a corner fold at upper left. The annotation mentioned on the back label is minor pencil on the back. We
had a comment free PMG 58 T5 without a penned issued statement on the back realize $2,280 in September, 2018.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20165 T5 $100 1861 PF-1 Cr. 5 PCGS About New 53PPQ.
A military paid out statement is penned on the back by N.L. Smith, a
major of engineers and dated September 20, 1861. It is certainly a choice
note for the grade with embossing and what few folds there are only rein-
forces the PPQ grade modifier.
Starting Bid: $1,250
20166 T5 $100 1861 PF-1 Cr. 5 PCGS Very Fine 30.
Southern Bank Note Company struggled to produce this design and its
sister $50 denomination after Federal authorities shut down its parent
ABNCo in New York on April 25, 1861. Only 5,798 notes were issued.
This example has a very interesting stamped form signed by the bank’s
assistant cashier on the back indicating that the Bank of the State of
Georgia at Savannah had received this note, including $3.01 interest, on
June 25, 1862. $3.01 was the correct amount, equal to 1¢ interest earned
per day from August 28, 1861 to June 25, 1862. The note was apparently
withdrawn from circulation at that point as it has two small POCs and
a manuscript red ink Cancelled annotation on the face. There is also an
indistinct date stamp which may be that of one of the bank’s commercial
customers who deposited this note. This is only the second example of
this use which we have offered and is, by far, the nicer note of the two. A
must have for the Confederate or Georgia collector interested in having
something different and unusual.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20167 T5 $100 1861 PF-1 Cr. 5 PMG Very Fine 30.
An evenly circulated example that acquired a penned interest paid state-
ment on the back that reads in part, “New Orleans Jany 20/62 / One
Hundred & one 45/100 / Dollars principal and interest. / J.D. Kampfer.”
This example was previously mounted, but remains attractive.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20168 T6 $50 1861 PF-1 Cr. 6 PCGS Apparent New 61, 6 POCs.
Southern Bank Note Company (aka the New Orleans branch of ABNCo)
printed this design and a companion $100 (T5) note in the months fol-
lowing the start of the war. Both notes were intended to fill the gap left
by the loss of any additional notes from the North. The struggle to design
and produce these notes was long and hard because the New Orleans
branch was simply not staffed or equipped to design or produce large
quantities of notes. This $50 was obviously redeemed at some point as
there are four small punch cancels through the signatures and two slight-
ly larger punch cancels are found in the two upper “L” counters. This note
has an Apparent grade due to an edge tear at bottom right of center which
your cataloger has been unable to locate. It is obviously so small that it
has no impact whatsoever.
Starting Bid: $500
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20169 T6$50 1861 PF-1 Cr. 6 PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.
A perfectly lovely note with its minuscule handling hidden by the third
party encapsulation. The embossing is strong, the paper white, and
the green ink is dark on this example. The back has a penned issue
statement executed by Major and Assistant Quarter Master Isaac T.
Winnemore. He was a native of Pennsylvania, who was stationed in
New Orleans as an assistant quarter master for the CSA. He was trans-
ferred to Augusta when the city was evacuated. Eventually, Winnemore’s
character was questioned because of his northern origins. President
Jefferson Davis refused to endorse him and the Confederate Congress
rejected his appointment for a permanent position in the Quarter Master
Department. Winnemore was used in a provisional capacity.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20170 T6$50 1861 PF-1 Cr.6 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
The only handling observed on this lovely $50 is a couple of broad cor-
ner folds at upper left. Our close examination further finds a $50 with
dark green ink, sharp edges, and embossing. The back has the penned
issued statement of, “Issued by me / Sept 16th/61 / Maj. W.J. Anderson /
Q(uarter) M(aster) Memphis Ten.” This is the second note we have auc-
tioned that was issued by Major Anderson.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20171 T6$50 1861 PF-1 Cr. 6 PCGS Very Fine 35PPQ.
Sound edges and paper plus prominent embossing of “Fifty Dollars” are
observed on this lovely example. Closer scrutiny finds a note that is fully
framed.
Starting Bid: $750
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20172 T6$50 1861 PF-1 Cr. 6 PMG Very Fine 30, 2 POCs.
A premium example for the grade with white paper and dark inks. The
back has a printed/handwritten interest paid statement that reads, “Bank
of the State of Georgia / Savannah, June 25, 1862 / Received the amount
of the within Note / with $1.50 1/2 interest to date. / W. Cumming / Asst.
Cashier.” It has also been pen cancelled on the face.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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An evenly circulated $50 in a comment free third party holder save for
the annotations statement which is a military endorsement that reads,
“Paid out Sept 25th 1861 / WL Smith / Maj of Engineers.”
Starting Bid: $625
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20174 T7 $100 1861 PF-4 Cr. 11 PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.
A pretty snow white note housed in a comments free holder, this $100,
like many of its brethren for this issue, is trimmed a trifle too close to
merit consideration for a higher grade. Nonetheless, this example will
make a nice addition for almost any CSA collection. Acquired from John
Tidwell July, 1975.
Starting Bid: $600
20175 T7 $100 1861 PF-4 Cr. 11 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
A mere 37,155 examples of this design were issued in the summer and fall
of 1861. Printed on thin bank note paper, this note looks like it could have
been issued yesterday, with bright white paper and crisp signatures.
Starting Bid: $550
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20176 T7 $100 1861 PF-4 Cr. 11 PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ.
A thin paper plate letter C Fricke number that displays paper originality.
The few folds exhibited by this $100 are light and scattered.
Starting Bid: $625
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20177 T10$10 1861 PF-16 Cr. 36 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Printed on thin paper, this note has “for” written in the lower right coun-
ter, before “Treasr.” This type circulated heavily and was also frequently
not well cut. It is seldom encountered in grades above VF 30. This fully
framed example crossed the auction block for $2,760 in our 2018 CSNS
Currency Signature Auction.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
20178 T12$5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 46 PMG Very Fine 20.
Thanks to poor shipping practices, this was the first and last issue printed
for the Confederate government by Jules Manouvrier. It has several inter-
esting features; it is the only Confederate note to have no vignettes and it
was the first to have a printed back. 15,556 examples were issued before
the Department of Treasury pulled the plug on Manouvrier’s contract.
The fall of New Orleans in April, 1862 made any potential reconsidera-
tions of this decision a moot issue. A rare and popular note that will fit
perfectly in many CSA collections. Acquired from Grover Criswell
6/1975.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20179 T12$5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 47 PMG Very Fine 20.
This plate letter G example is in a comment free holder. More often than
not, comments are found on the third party labels for T12s. The edges are
nice on this example that is evenly circulated.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20180 T15 $50 1861 PF-1 Cr. 79 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30, CC.
A nice mid-grade T15 with its circulation folds being spread out across
the note. Ample margins all the way around are an important trait of this
example that also sports a bold orange underprint. PCGS states that there
is a small stain at left. It is truly small and it does not interfere with any
design elements.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20181 T16$50 1861 PF-3 Cr. 81 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
Even the script CSA watermark is centered on this striking well margined
example that also has good colors and dark penned signatures. This note
can comfortably fit in almost any Confederate collection. It is tied with
only one other example for the highest grade recorded for this type in
the PMG population report at present. We sold its competitor for the top
spot in our recent Long Beach Expo U.S. Currency Signature Auction for
$3,360 and fully expect this note to challenge that valuation level.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20182 T16$50 1861 PF-3 Cr. 81 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
A pretty note with good margins, color, and bright paper. Only bested,
in terms of condition, by four examples in the PMG Population Report at
present.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20183 T16 $50 1861 PF-12 Cr. 84 PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
A fully margined example that is just a couple of corner folds away from
an even higher grade, this lovely note has good color and darkly penned
signatures.
Starting Bid: $750
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20184 T17 $20 1861 PF-2 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
Only 43,732 of these notes were issued between September 14 and
November 5, 1861. Type 17 notes are notorious for being poorly cut but
this note has decent margins by Type 17 standards. The green protector is
well printed and, along with boldly penned handwritten information and
bright paper, gives a pleasing overall effect.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20185 T17 $20 1861 PF-2 Cr. UNL PMG Very Fine 30.
This well framed note has a vibrant green protector that appears to be an
intermediate length somewhere between “long” and “short,” ending at the
middle of Liberty’s head.
Starting Bid: $600
20186 T17 $20 1861 PF-2 Cr. UNL PMG Very Fine 30.
An attractive mid-grade note that was previously mounted. It also has an
annotation on the back, which is its pencilled Bradbeer number and rar-
ity rating plus more collector information.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20187 1T17 $20 1861 PF-2 Cr. UNL PMG Very Fine 25.
A dark green underprint is on the face of this $20, while pencilled on
the back is this contemporary annotation, “I received this (unreadable) /
while at Gloucester Point (Virginia) / in 1861. It was the / lst money I ever
earned / and the Ist the Confederacy / ever paid me. / (Signed) Th. N.
Walker.”
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20188 T17 $20 1861 PF-2 Cr. UNL PMG Very Fine 25.
Fricke mentions that four full frame lines are rare and worth a premium
on page 191 of his Field Edition 2014 when it comes to T17 notes. This $20
has four full frame lines and is choice for the assigned grade.
Starting Bid: $500
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Although PCGS notes that this note has tears, splits and is backed, it is
nonetheless an extremely rare variety with a blue rather than a green
undertint. The deep blue color on this example is even more pronounced
than on the note pictured in Fricke on page 196 (2014 edition). Your cata-
loger is quite confident that this is NOT the result of a chemical reaction
or environmental damage. Fricke estimated only two known survivors in
2014 and that number has only grown to perhaps three. While this note
has some condition distractions, it still faces up quite well and brings to
mind that old paper money adage: “Bad breath is better than no breath at
all.” If or when a better example shows up, there will always be a market
for this great rarity. In the meantime, this note will be a wonderful high-
light of any CSA collection. This note could easily breach our conserva-
tive estimate.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
20190 T17 $20 1861 PF-5 Cr. 100 PMG Fine 12, CC.
PF-5 has a rarity rating of 9+ and a “RV” designation in the Fricke Field
Edition 2014. “RV” is short-hand for a rare variety. A cancellation repair
of a cut cancel was made with a single stamp hinge.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20191 T18 $20 1861 PF-25 Cr. 133 Trans-Mississippi Stamp and Oct
28 Texana, TX Stamp PMG Very Fine 25.
A common note including the trans-Mississippi but made much rarer
with the two round Texana, TX postal stamps on the back. The lighter
stamp is dated April 24 and the darker stamp is dated Oct. 28. In 1883,
the New York, Texas and Mexican Railway bypassed the town. Shortly
thereafter, county voters decided to make Edna the county seat and by
1884 Texana was a virtual ghost town after being a bustling settlement for
almost 50 years.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20192 T19$20 1861 PF-1 Cr. 137 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Printed by Southern Bank Note Company (in fact, the New Orleans branch of ABNCo), 14,860 of these first rate intaglio engraved notes were produced
and issued between January 8, and May 15, 1862 before production was permanently ended with the fall of New Orleans to Union forces at the end of
April 1862. It is a boldly printed example with great color and a just pinch of tightness in the frameline at upper right.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $2,000
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A fully framed example with a bold orange underprint. A superior look- 20194 19 $20 1861 PE-1 Cr. 137 PMG Very Fine 25 EPQ.
ing note for the grade in a comment free holder save for the cross-cut can- A scant 14,860 of these notes were placed in circulation before Southern
celled mention. Bank Note Company was shut down by federal authorities after the fall of
Starting Bid: $1,125 New Orleans. Nice examples that are uncanceled with unoxidized protec-
tors are becoming increasingly difficult to locate as collectors vie for an
ever smaller supply of problem-free examples.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20195 T19 $20 1861 PF-1 Cr. 137 PMG Very Fine 25.
An always popular Southern Bank Note Co. product, this $20 had a
very small issue quantity of 14,860 pieces before the fall of New Orleans
brought an abrupt end to production at the end of April, 1862. The pleas-
ing mid-grade note possesses excellent color, good margins, and problem-
free paper surfaces.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20196 T21 $20 1861 PF-6 Cr. 146 PMG Choice About Uncirculated
58 EPQ.
This note is one serial number away from an example we sold in our
September, 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction for $1,500. It shares all
of that note’s attributes plus a better bottom margin trim and should cer-
tainly at least test the previous price realized. Scarce in higher grades and
not readily available.
Starting Bid: $750
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20197 T22 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 150 PCGS New 62.
A pleasing example in a grade not typically seen for the Indian Family
design that looks as though it just came off the press. Printed by Southern
Bank Note Company, 58,860 examples were issued before the fall of New
Orleans brought all production to a halt. This design was intaglio printed,
utilizing all pre-war vignettes. Of the close to 250 T-22s graded by both
services, only a single other example has broached the uncirculated bar-
rier. Typical grades seen are Fine and Very Fine. We sold a single 58PPQ,
graded by PCGS, which brought $9,400 in our 2014 FUN sale. The best
quality PMG note that we sold was a Choice Extremely Fine note, which
realized just under $7,500 in our 2011 Central States sale. Tonight's offer-
ing is very likely to be the last opportunity to own a museum caliber T-22
for the foreseeable future.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20198 T22 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 150 PMG Very Fine 30.
A plate letter A T22 with a bold orange underprint plus sound edges
and paper. An attractive example that faces up nicely at a slightly higher
grade.
Starting Bid: $750
20199 T22 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 151 PMG Very Fine 25.
A mid-grade $10 blessed with nice color and even circulation. It is also
fully framed and in a comment free third party holder. Our finding is
that this is a premium example for the grade.
Starting Bid: $500
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Printed from a printing plate donated by the Mechanics Savings Bank
of Savannah that was modified, this note includes a portrait of John
E. Ward, former Mayor of Savannah and President of the Mechanics
Savings Bank. The exact allegiances of Ward during the war are quite
cloudy. Although he has traditionally been portrayed as a Unionist, there
is also clear evidence that he assisted the Confederacy with a number of
diplomatic missions in Europe and China during the war. This example
has seen circulation but does not seem to have suffered any significant
damage or problems aside from even wear. The red-orange protectors and
design elements are in good condition, retaining most of their color and
brightness. PCGS notes mounting remnants on the back but they are of
no great consequence.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20201 1T23 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 153 PMG Very Fine 30.
A bold orange overprint highlights the face of this lovely note that also
exhibits a very minor restoration which appears to be along the right
edge. Nicer than many examples we have offered recently.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20202 T23 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 153 PMG Very Fine 25.
The plate for this note was donated to the Confederate government by the
Mechanics Savings Bank of Savannah, GA in 1861. It was then reworked
to produce this Confederate Treasury Note design. This note is fully
framed and has good color and paper. It is neatly hammer cancelled twice
and shows minor evidence of previous mounting.
Starting Bid: $750
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20203 T23 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 153 PMG Very Fine 25.
Produced from a plate that had been donated by the Mechanics Savings
Bank of Savannah to the Confederate Department of the Treasury at the
beginning of the war, this note had a very short run of only 20,333 notes
before the design was retired for unknown reasons. It was issued for a
matter of six weeks in November-December, 1861. This example has good
paper quality and bright orange protectors. Its only minor issue is a miss-
ing upper right corner tip.
Acquired from John Tidwell 7/1975.
Starting Bid: $750
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20204 T23 $10 1861 PF-2 Cr. 154 PMG Very Fine 25.
This $10 was printed from a quality plate donated to the Confederacy by
the Mechanics Savings Bank of Savannah. The plate had a portrait of the
president of the bank, John Elliot Ward. Total number of notes printed for
this design was 20,333 A few small paper pulls are observed on the face.
It is still an attractive note for the grade and has its Criswell number pen-
cilled on the back.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20205 T23 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 153 PMG Very Fine 20.
A plate letter A note with serial number 517 that is almost fully framed.
The portrait is of banker and politician John Elliott Ward. He was the
Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives in 1853-54 and as the
United States Minister to China from 1858-60. Minor restoration is the
closing of several tiny top edge splits.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20206 T23 $10 1861 PF-2 Cr. 154 PMG Very Fine 20.
The orange overprint is bright on this charming $10 that is also fully
framed all the way around. Minor restoration has been expertly per-
formed on this plate letter Al example. Overall, it is a very nice for the
grade.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20207 T23 $10 1861 PF-2 Cr. 154 PMG Choice Fine 15.
An evenly circulated example in a comment free holder. The edges are
superior for the grade and the back has a pencilled Criswell number.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Printed on bright paper watermarked CSA in script letters, this note has
unoxidized orange design elements, darkly penned written information,
and only minimal signs of limited circulation.
Starting Bid: $500
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20209 T24 $10 1861 PF-10 Cr. 167 PMG Very Fine 30.
This is a rare Fricke number printed on “NY” countermarked paper.
Fricke states in his 2005 reference that most of these come in VG to Fine
grades and are cut cancelled. The T24 in this lot is much nicer than usu-
ally encountered and it is not cut cancelled. The minor restoration men-
tioned on the back label is truly minor as we cannot find it through the
encapsulation.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20210 T25 $10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 168 PMG Choice About Unc 58.
A small corner fold at upper left is found on this pretty $10. We also
observed strong embossing of “Confederate States” on the back.
Starting Bid: $500
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20211 1T27$10 1861 PF-1 Cr. 221 PMG Very Fine 20 Net.
The rarest regular issue Confederate note with even fewer serial numbers
documented than for the T35 Indian Princess note. In fact, the T27 Fricke
PF-1 variety notes were sheetmates of the T35s. The combination of a
small printing on lower quality paper and being a workhorse denomina-
tion proved to be a formula for the T27s to quickly wear out. Fricke states
that this design is extremely rare in grades above Fine. This PMG VF 20
piece received a net grade with restoration and rust. The restoration was
skillfully performed and the rust is mostly seen on the back.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20212 T28$10 1861 PF-10 Cr. 236B Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
We recently sold an example in this grade, just a few serial numbers
removed, for $2,280. This example, like that note, is tied with two others
for the highest reported grade in the PMG census at present. Numbers
aside, this is a lovely note printed on snow white paper with bold signa-
tures and serial number. It is as nice as the day it was printed.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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This plate letter C note is an example of the scarcest of the two Fricke
numbers for T31. This example was able to earn the premium paper qual-
ity grade modifier. Our examination also tells us that the edges are very
nice and it is almost fully framed. This $5 realized $1,116 at our Long
Beach 2014 auction.
Starting Bid: $625
20214 1T31$5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 243 PMG Very Fine 20.
A plate letter A note that has retained a nice orange underprint along
with four full frame lines. The paper is evenly circulated and bright. An
excellent example in a comment free third party holder.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20215 T31 $5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 244 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A few pencilled annotations on the back distract very little from this
otherwise evenly circulated note that faces up as a note in a higher grade
bearing the popular red serial numbers.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20216 T32 $5 1861 PF-2 Cr. 249 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30.
Some small foxing stains distract little from this Blacksmith and Boy
issue that retains a colorful overprint. The Mechanics Savings Bank of
Savannah donated a plate to the Confederate Department of the Treasury
which was modified by Leggett, Keatinge, & Ball to produce both this
note as well as the Type 23 $10. A mere 20,333 notes were produced and
issued for just six weeks in November-December, 1861 before production
ceased.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20217 1T32$5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 246 PMG Very Fine 25.
A scarcer type with this note being in a comment free third party holder.
It is very close to being fully framed and the orange overprint remains
bright. Sound paper is another trait of this charming mid-grade example.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20218 1T32 $5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 246 PMG Very Fine 25.
A rare type with a minuscule printing spread over three Fricke numbers.
The individual Fricke numbers have printings of 10,000 for PF-1, 10,200
for PF-2, and 133 for PF-3. This PF-1 example shows even, problem free
wear and very deep color for the grade.
Starting Bid: $750
20219 1T32$5 1861 PF-2 Cr. 249 PMG Very Fine 20.
Printed on red fiber paper with the AA plen, this evenly circulated exam-
ple of a better Confederate type has just a minor trace of ink burn.
Starting Bid: $500
20220 T33 $5 1861 PF-19 Cr. 257b PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
A rare variety, this example is printed on paper watermarked FIVE. This
fully framed note has good color and signatures and is printed on bright
paper.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20221 1T34$5 1861 PF-8 Cr. 265A PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, CC;
T34 $5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 262 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, CC.
Two consecutive serial numbers are in this lot with the second note bear-
ing serial 9181-Z and also being an example of a PF-8 with the highly
desirable Hodgkinson & Co Wookey Hole Mill watermark. The large
watermark consists of two lines and is nicely centered on this piece. This
may be the very note at the top of Fricke’s Condition Census on page 400
of his 2005 Collecting Confederate Paper Money as that piece is listed
without a serial number and a grade of Unc-CC. The other note in this lot
is a PF-1 with serial number 9180-Z that was printed on plain paper. Both
notes have avoided any signs of circulation and are two lovely examples.
From the Randy Shipley Collection (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20222 35 $5 1861 PF-1 Cr. 271 PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
The fabled $5 “Indian Princess” is one of the keys for Confederate paper money. The example in this lot has serial number 6 and it is the second lowest
recorded serial of the approximately 140 surviving examples. This design was released into circulation in late 1861 and was quickly and mysteriously
discontinued. The vignette at right is of an Indian Princess and thus the moniker for T35. The vignette at left is of slaves loading cotton on a Mississippi
River boat. The Indian Princess vignette can be found on a few Obsoletes and also on the Confederate bonds of Ball 22 and 23. T35 grades above Fine
are extremely rare and problem free low grade examples are very rare according to the Fricke 2005 reference. We can confirm those observations with
our own over the years. The piece in this lot is almost fully framed and has a vertical repair to the left of the Indian Princess that leaves her undisturbed.
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Starting Bid: $5,000
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20224 T38 $2 1861 PF-1 Cr. 286 PCGS Fine 15.
This was the first $2 issued by the Confederacy. The printer, Blanton
— Duncan, applied an incorrect date of September 2, 1861 on these. It was
ee quickly remedied with the correct date of June 2, 1862, while leaving a
scarcer note in its wake. This latter note would eventually be known as
T42 in collector circles. The example in this lot is fully framed and resides
in a comment free third party holder.
Starting Bid: $625
This note was incorrectly dated September 2, 1861 by the printer, Blanton
Duncan. When the mistake was discovered the date was corrected to
June 2, 1862. Thirty-six thousand examples with the incorrect date were
allowed into circulation making this a very scarce type. Restoration is
mentioned on the back label, which appears to be for the most part along
the top edge.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20225 Manuscript Endorsement “John S. Sellers” T39 $100 1862
PF-13 Cr. 294 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
The face is the McNeil plate note found on page 632 of Confederate
Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Agents. The red ink endorsement
on the back is plated on 634 and McNeil states that this endorsement
was written in the hand of one of Sellers’ clerks. Captain and Assistant
Quarter Master Sellers served in Texas. He was in Houston when this
$100 was endorsed. A stain is at lower left.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20226 Manuscript Endorsement “Edgar L. Guerard” T39 $100 1862
PF-13 Cr. 296 PMG Extremely Fine 40.
This $100 is plated on page 306 and the endorsement on the back is
plated on page 307 of the Michael McNeil quartermaster opus. This
is the only example recorded with a Guerard endorsement. Captain
and Assistant Quarter Master Guerard served with the 32nd Regiment
Georgia Infantry. A paper pull is found at upper right in the “100” coun-
ter,
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20227 Manuscript Endorsement “Richard Lambert” T39 $100 1862 PF-13 Cr. 294 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
The endorsement on the back reads, “Issued March 28th 1863 / Rich.d Lambert / M(ilitary) S(tore) K(eeper).” The rarity rating for Lambert in
Confederate Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Agents by Michael McNeil is R15, one known. This is the example that is plated on page 384 and the
endorsement is plated on page 385 in the above reference. Lambert started the war at the Baton Rouge Arsenal and finished the war at the Macon
Arsenal. There is a small hole at far left and stains.
Starting Bid: $750
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20228 Manuscript Endorsement “John Alexander Green” Secretary
of State Texas T39 $100 1862 PF-5 Cr. 290. PMG Very Fine 25.
The McNeil Plate Note featuring the issuance signature of John
Alexander Green, Secretary of State, TX. According to McNeil a con-
sensus was achieved after much discussion within the Trainmen.
Information from the Texas State Historical Association tell us that John
A. Green served as an aide to his brother, Gen’! Thomas Green during the
Civil War and was Secretary of State while James W. Throckmorton was
governor from 1866 to 1867.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20229 Manuscript Endorsement “Stephen Edgar Rumble” T40 $100
1862 PF-20 Cr. 308 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
Captain and Assistant Quarter Master Rumble issued this $100 on March
5, 1863. He is listed as a R15 with one known manuscript note in the
Fricke Field Edition 2014. However, as this example does not match the
plated note in the McNeil quartermaster reference, we must believe that
this example is at least a second piece with the Rumble endorsement.
Captain Rumble served with the 7th Mississippi Regiment until late in
the war. He surrendered with the Army of the Department of Alabama,
Mississippi, and East Louisiana and was paroled on May 22, 1865.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20230 Manuscript Endorsement “Richard M. Mason” T40 $100 1862 PF-20 Cr. 308 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
A note plated on page 440 of the McNeil quartermaster reference. Major and Assistant Quartermaster Mason added “Polk Corps” after his rank and posi-
tion. Generals that Mason served under during the war were Gideon Pillow, Leonidas Polk, and William Hardee. The end of the war saw Mason surren-
der with General Nathan Bedford Forrest on May 4, 1865.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20231 Manuscript Endorsement “John J. Murphy” T40 $100 1862
PF-20 Cr. 308 PMG Extremely Fine 40.
Major John Murphy Commissary of Subsistence issued this note on April
10, 1863. There was only one note known with a Murphy endorsement
as of the writing of the McNeil quartermaster reference, but the note in
this lot must raise that number to at least two. Murphy was stationed in
Shelbyville, Tennessee when this $100 was issued. The Atlanta Campaign
saw him on the staff of General A.P. Stewart. Murphy surrendered with
General Joseph Johnston on April 26, 1865. Next, Murphy was paroled on
May 1, 1865 at Greensboro, North Carolina.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20232 Issued at Monroe, LA T40 $100 1862 PF-298 Cr. 298 PMG
Very Fine 30.
This $100 was issued at “Monroe La” on May 12, 1863. We have offered
very few notes that were issued from this location. Minor rust and ink
burn are cited on the third party back label.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20233 Manuscript Endorsement “William Cooke” T40 $100 1862
PF-1 Cr. 298 PMG Very Fine 25.
The McNeil plate note on page 193 of Confederate Quartermasters,
Commissaries, and Agents. It is a little hard to see due to the black inter-
est paid at Augusta 1863 rubber stamping, but Cooke signed this note
with the rank of Cap(tain) A(cting) Q(uarter) M(aster) & C(ommissasy).
Cooke worked out of Houston from 1862-65. There is a small corner tear
at upper left.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20234 Manuscript Endorsement “Claudius L. Goodwin” T40 $100
1862 PF-1 Cr. 298 PMG Fine 12.
Major and Quartermaster Goodwin preferred to use the word “dis-
bursed” instead of “issued.” The endorsement of this $100 reads,
“Disbursed March 3rd / 1863 / C.L. Goodwin / Major QM.” Goodwin
originally reported to Hampton’s Legion which was commanded by
General Wade Hampton III. The note in this lot was “disbursed” around
the time when Goodwin was in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The end of
the war saw him paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20235 Manuscript Endorsement “R(ichard) J. Hill” T41 $100 1862
PF-12 Cr. 317A PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
As we read the red ink endorsement on the back of the note, we remarked
that this is unusual. The endorsement reads, “Interest Paid / March lst
1863 / R. J. Hill / A(ssitant) Q(uarter) M(aster) CSA.” We found on page
336 of Confederate Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Agents, Michael
McNeil states there are only two notes known where interest paid on a
note was performed by a quartermaster and not by a depositary. In both
cases, the quartermaster is R.J. Hill. Both of those notes are in this auc-
tion session. Hill served with the 22nd Regiment Alabama Volunteers
Deas Brigade at the beginning of the war. Hill was still attached to Deas
Brigade when the interest was paid on this $100. Hill later participated
in the Atlanta Campaign and he would be paroled at Montgomery on
May 10, 1865. Strong embossing is observed on this quality beauty that is
almost fully framed with three broad margins.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20236 Manuscript Endorsement “James G.M. Ramsey” T41 $100
1862 PF-11 Cr. 319A PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
Depositary J.G.M. Ramsey issued this gorgeous note at Knoxville on
November 14, 1862. This example is fully framed with three broad mar-
gins. Embossing is deep throughout and the endorsement is extremely
bold. Ramsey was the president of the Knoxville branch of the Bank of
Tennessee. He was appointed as a depositary on July 11, 1862.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20237 Hodgkinson & Co. Wookey Hole Mill Watermark T41 $100
1862 PF-4 Cr. 314 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A rare variety as cited in Fricke’s Field Edition 2014. The Fricke 2005 ref-
erence has this attractive example ranked number two in the Condition
Census for PF-4 notes with a grade of Unc+. Embossing is deep and this
C-note is very close to being fully framed. It is also the plate note on page
437 of the above 2005 reference. The census also tells us that previous
owners of this piece were both Criswell and Fricke. A great note that com-
bines rarity, grade, and provenance. Pinholes are mentioned on the third
party back label and we are still looking for them.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20238 Two “For Treasurer” Clauses Error T41 $100 1862 PF-24 Cr.
320C PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A lovely example of this major Confederate error that has two “For
Treasurer” clauses just above the bottom frame line. This example is fully
framed and exhibits natural paper wave plus embossing on the back.
It also has a penned issued statement on the back that reads, “Issued
Jackson Jany Ist 1863.” This Fricke number is a Rarity 11, 11 to 20 known.
It is a new serial number (80815-Z) for Fricke’s Condition Census as
it jumps to the very top of that listing. The highest grade for PF-24 in
Fricke’s Field Edition 2014 and his 2005 opus is Ch Unc.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Uncirculated 58 EPQ.
When Major Morrison issued this note on April 18, 1863, he was serving
as Chief Commissary of the Department of North Carolina at Goldsboro,
NC. Morrison was stationed at Goldsboro for virtually the entire war.
In addition to his endorsement there is a black Raleigh 1864 IP stamp
on the back. This is the plate note in Michael McNeil’s CONFEDERATE
Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Agents book (page 516).
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20240 Issued at Charleston, SC T41 $100 1862 PF-2 Cr. 311 PMG
Choice About Unc 58.
An “Aug. 26th” example of PF-2 that has a broad corner fold. This serial
number 7 note uses a Charleston postmark dated “Sep 5 1862” for its
issuance location and date. PMG cites an annotation which is actually
a penned “Issued” with a double “s” immediately before the Charleston
postmark.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20241 Manuscript Endorsement “R(ichard) J. Hill” T41 $100 1862
PF-7 Cr. 317 PMG Choice About Unc 58.
The interest paid endorsement reads, “Interest Paid / March Ist 1863 / R.
J. Hill / A(ssitant) Q(uarter) M(aster) CSA.” McNeil states that there are
only two notes known where interest paid on a note was performed by a
quartermaster and not by a depositary. The quartermaster for both is R.J.
Hill. Both of those $100s are in this auction session.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20242 John Nixon, CSN Issued T41 $100 1862 PF-17 Cr. 318 PMG
Choice About Unc 58.
A very lightly handled example of this Hoer note that was issued by John
W. Nixon, Paymaster for the Confederate States Navy. This issuer is listed
as Rarity 12+ in the Fricke reference. A few pinholes have been noted by
PMG.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20243 Manuscript Endorsement “A.S. Cabell” T41 $100 1862 PF-20
Cr. 316A PMG About Uncirculated 55.
The correct Cabell to endorse this fully framed note is A.S. Cabell and
not Edward Carrington Cabell as cited on the third party holder. The
endorsement on the back states the remote location that this note was
issued from, “Issued Bonham Texas / Feby 28th 1863 / A.S. Cabell / Capt
& A.Q.M. C.S.A.” Cabell was stationed in Texas and the Indian Territory
during the war. There are secretarial signatures for Cabell, but the sig-
nature on this $100 is believed to be the man himself as explained in
McNeil. In fact, the endorsement is plated on page 156 of that important
reference. A penned interest paid to statement on the back appears to
have been also written in Captain Cabell’s hand.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20244 Issued at Charleston T41 $100 1862 PF-2 Cr. 311 PMG About
Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
A full handwritten date note that was issued at Charleston, had its
first interest paid at Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1863, and then
had its interest paid for 1864 and 1865 by Depositary Henry Savage of
Wilmington.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20245 T41 $100 1862 PF-57 Cr. 328 PMG About Uncirculated 53.
This note has a rare military endorsement from the “Quartermasters
Office” in Goldsboro, NC, issuing the note to the field on July 16, 1863 in
addition to 1864 and 1865 IP stamps from Raleigh.
Starting Bid: $500
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20246 Manuscript Endorsement “Fleming Saunders” T41 $100 1862
PF-52 Cr. 330 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
Not only does this fully framed $100 have an endorsement of, “Paid out
/ Feb 23 1863 / Capt F Saunders / AQM,” it is also a rare variety Fricke
number with a rarity rating of R11, 11 to 20 known for PF-52. Captain
Saunders served with the 42nd Virginia Infantry. The McNeil quarter-
master reference states that there are just three notes known that were
issued by Saunders.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20247 Manuscript Endorsement “E.M. Stackpole” T41 $100 1862
PF-12 Cr. 317A PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ.
Another plated example in the McNeil quartermaster reference with the
face being on page 671 and the endorsement on page 672. It is a charm-
ing $100 with ample margins on four sides, embossing, ideal color, and a
boldly penned issued statement that has the appearance of just being laid
down. It reads, “Issued Shreveport, La / July 1st 1863 / E.M. Stackpole /
AQM.” Stackpole was a Texan and served most of his time in the Trans-
Mississippi Department. The year 1865 saw him on duty with General
Hamilton Bee.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20248 Manuscript Endorsement “Risdon D. Gribble” T41 $100 1861
PF-61 Cr. 328A PMG Extremely Fine 40.
Captain and AQM Gribble did not make it into Confederate
Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Agents by Michael McNeil, but
McNeil now does have information on him. We thank Mr. McNeil for
providing this addenda to us. If, there is a second edition of his work, the
note in this lot will be plated in that reference. The endorsement reads,
“Issued at Chattanooga / February 25th 1863 / undecipherable R.D.
Gribble undecipherable.” Gribble posted his bond in New Orleans and
moved with his unit to Tennessee. His next locations were Kentucky and
then back to Tennessee. Next, he went to Georgia where he was assigned
as the Post and Hospital Quartermaster at Marietta on Feb. 1, 1864. Four
ample margins envelope this example with ideal color.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20249 Manuscript Endorsement “H.A. Gilpin” T41 $100 1862 PF-7
Cr. 317 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
Captain Gilpin was one of the few who included a place name with his
endorsement. The endorsement on this fully framed example reads,
“Issued Corpus Christi / Texas April 24 1863 / H.A. Gilpin / Capt & AQM
/ C(onfederate) S(tates) P(rovisional) A(rmy).”
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20250 Manuscript Endorsement “Wm. J. Ferguson” T41 $100 1862
PF-22 Cr. 320A PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
This is the first note that is endorsed by Ferguson that we have offered.
The endorsement reads, “Issued July Ist 1863 / Wm. J. Ferguson / Capt
& A.Q.M. CSA.” Ferguson served in the 4th Arkansas Regiment. He was
paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina on April 26, 1865. The captain's
last name is misspelled on the third party label. This example is fully
framed with ample margins all the way around.
Starting Bid: $625
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Fine 30 EPQ.
An interesting note issued by Watkins L. Wickham, Capt. AQM on April
16, 1863 and subsequently issued again on May 25, 1863 by Maj. Charles
S. Severson, AQM. This is the first double military signed note we can
recall ever offering at auction.
Starting Bid: $625
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20252 Manuscript Endorsement “Robert W. Keyworth” T41 $100 1862 PF-7 Cr. 317 PMG Very Fine 30.
The face of this note is plated on page 379 in McNeil, while the endorsement is plated on page 380. The endorsement reads, “Issued Columbia Tenn / May
16th 1863 / Rob. W. Keyworth / Major & Commissary.” Major Keyworth had spent a couple of years at West Point and when the war started this Texan
was near 30 years old. Keyworth spent much of the early war away from Texas, but he came back to Texas in 1864. At the conclusion of the war, Keyworth
was paroled at Houston on July 19, 1865. He signed his parole papers as, “Ex Major & Commissary, CSA.”
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20253 Manuscript Endorsement “Giles M. Hillyer” T41 $100 1862
PF-16 Cr. 320 PMG Very Fine 30.
A fully framed T41 with a rare endorser is what makes this $100 special.
The endorsement reads, “Issued Feby 9, 1863 / Giles M. Hillyer / Major &
C(ommissary).” Hillyer first served with General George B. Crittenden.
Later, he was stationed at Tullahoma, Tennessee from at least February
to June, 1863, when this note was issued. In 1864 he was performing his
duties in Georgia.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20254 Manuscript Endorsement “Adam G. Summer” T41 $100 1862
PF-11 Cr. 319A PMG Very Fine 30.
The note in this lot is fully framed and it is the plate note on page 688
of the McNeil reference, while the endorsement is plated on page 689. It
reads, “Long Swamp Florida / 1 October 1862 / A.G. Summer / Capt &
A(ssistant) C(ommissary) (of) S(ubsistence CSA.” Summer was age 39
when the war began and he spent the early part in Virginia. He was back
in Florida in 1863. The last date for his paperwork was November 8, 1864.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20255 Manuscript Endorsement “Jim C. Francis” T41 $100 1862 PF-22 Cr. 320A PMG Very Fine 30.
The endorsement reads,
“Issued Decbr 24/62 / JC Francis / Capt & A(ssistant) C(ommissary) (of) S(ubsistence). Francis was in the 30th Regiment
Alabama Infantry. The regiment was first ordered to Kentucky and then next to Mississippi where it was captured when Vicksburg fell. After a pris-
oner exchange, Francis was in Pettus’ Brigade and was involved in the fighting at Chattanooga. There are several variations of Francis’ signature in the
National Archives and McNeil states that the signature endorsement on the Treasury note that is plated on page 272 of his reference may be that of a
clerk. That endorsement is identical to the one that is carried by the $100 in this lot.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20256 Manuscript Endorsement “R. P. Howell” T41 $100 1862 PF-20
Cr. 316A PMG Very Fine 30.
This was originally the discovery note with a R(obert) P. Howell
endorsement. It realized $1,175 in our September, 2016 auction. Howell
endorsed this note on the back as, “R.P. Howell / Capt & AQM CSA /
January 11, 1863.” Howell is not listed in Michael McNeil’s Confederate
Quartermasters, Commissaries, and Agents. However, Mr. McNeil sup-
plied the following information to us. Howell was appointed as a captain
and assistant quartermaster of the 15th Battalion Georgia Partizan
(sic) Rangers on August 11, 1862. The years 1863 and 1864 saw him in
North Carolina. He was next in Virginia in the summer of 1864 where
he reported to Dearing’s Brigade of Beauregard’s command. The last
record of Howell was when he received pay for the two months ending on
December 31, 1864. He does not appear on the Appomattox parole lists. A
great historical note that is a nice example for the grade. It is still the only
Captain Howell endorsed note that we have auctioned.
Starting Bid: $500
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20257 T41 $100 1862 PF-1 Cr. 310 PMG Very Fine 30 Net.
A rare plain paper note with a fully handwritten date of “Aug 30 1862”
and serial number 1902-Z is in this lot. The folds are scattered and there
is embossing. It is also within a few millimeters of being fully framed.
This variety was long suspected, but was not confirmed until our con-
signor got a January, 2008 email from a fellow collector announcing
the latter’s good fortune that this variety had finally turned up. Our
consignor quickly purchased it knowing that a then deceased leading
Confederate collector had searched his entire collecting life and had never
been able to find an example. Ink burn is mentioned on the third party
label. We see it only in the “0” digit of the “Aug 30 1862” penned date.
Starting Bid: $750
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20258 Manuscript Endorsement “Thomas D. Hamilton” T41 $100
1862 PF-2 Cr. 311 PMG Very Fine 30 Net.
The issued endorsement on the back reads, “Issued by Maj. T.D. /
Hamilton QM at Rome Geo / Apr 21st 1863.” Hamilton was a planter in
Corinth, Mississippi and was called into service by Governor Pettus and
instructed to go to Lynchburg, Virginia, where he was mustered into
service with Company H of the 11th Regiment Mississippi Volunteers
on May 13, 1861. Hamilton would go on to serve in other units and was
appointed as major and quartermaster on October 4, 1862. Early 1863
saw him stationed in Rome, Georgia, where this note was issued. Future
posts brought him to Gainesville, Florida, where he surrendered at the
end of the war. Rarity for Hamilton is R15, one known, in the Fricke Field
Edition 2014, with the piece in this lot bumping that figure up to a mea-
ger two. This example was previously mounted.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20259 T41 $100 1862 PF-3 Cr. 312 PMG Very Fine 30.
This Fricke number has an “Aug 30 1862” full written date and a “CSA”
script watermark. This serial number 1919-W example is well margined
and is just 17 serial numbers removed from a PF-1 in this auction session.
Fricke breaks down the two dates for this number and has given the “Aug
30” date a rarity rating of R13, three to five known.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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Fine 25.
This is the first Grenada issued note that we have offered. The penned
issued statement on the back reads, “Issued Grenada Miss / Novr
26th/62.” The rarity rating for Grenada in Fricke’s Field Edition 2014 is
R13, three to five known. This example is fully framed.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20261 Manuscript Endorsement “James T. Peyton” T41 $100 1862
PF-15 Cr. 316 PMG Very Fine 25.
This $100 is endorsed on the back with, “Issued Mch 16 1863 / Jas T.
Peyton / Maj. & QM.” Peyton is not listed in the Fricke Field Edition 2014
reference. However, he is listed in McNeil’s quartermaster reference with
the information that Peyton was a major and pay quartermaster for just
a short period in 1863, when this note was issued. Peyton reported to
General Leonidas Polk and served in the Atlanta Campaign. He was cap-
tured at the end of the war at Macon. This mid-grade example is broadly
margined on all four sides.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20262 T41 $100 1862 PF-24 Cr. 320C PMG Very Fine 25.
An average circulated example of this popular engraving error which
featured two fully engraved “FOR TREASURER’ lines beneath each sig-
nature line. The note also exhibits a Jackson, MS issuance stamp.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20263 Issued at Monroe, LA T41 $100 1862 PF-20 Cr. 316A PMG
Very Fine 25.
Penned on the back is, “Issued at / Monroe, La / 9 April, 1863.” Monroe
is an extremely rare issuing location with a R12 rarity rating, six to ten
known. This is only the second Monroe example that we have auctioned.
The first opportunity was a raw VF that realized $1,610 in September,
2008.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20264 Manuscript Endorsement “James C. Bridgewater” T41 $100
1862 PF-22 Cr. 320A PMG Very Fine 20.
Major Bridgewater is one of the very few who used the term, “disbursed”
instead of “issued.” The endorsement on this $100 states, “Disbursed /
By J.C. Bridgewater / A(ssistant) C(ommissary) (of) S(ubsistence) / Ist
Cavalry Brigade / Febry 15th 1863.” Bridgewater served with the 30th
Tennessee Regiment. He was able to escape Fort Donelson when it fell to
Union forces on February 16, 1862. After a long bout with Confederate
red tape, Bridgewater was able to regain his commission in September,
1862. It is known that he was in camp near Shelbyville, Tennessee with
the First Cavalry Brigade, General Joseph Wheeler’s Division during
March, 1863. He died on July 4, 1864. Bridgewater is not found in the
Fricke 2014 reference, but he does appear in McNeil’s quartermaster ref-
erence.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20265 Manuscript Endorsement “A. Pettyjohn” T41 $100 1862 PF-50
Cr. 325 PMG Very Fine 20.
Captain A. Pettyjohn served with the 45th Virginia Regiment. The
McNeil quartermaster reference states that Pettyjohn’s signature in this
style may be clerical. The 1863 dated note in this lot has a serial num-
ber that is very close to the plated example in McNeil on page 576. The
endorsement reads, “Paid 1 March /63 / A Pettyjohn / Capt AQM.”
Starting Bid: $625
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20266 T45 $1 1862 PF-1 Cr. 342A PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
The cutting department seldom covered itself in glory when trimming
this design from sheets, but this note is a happy exception. Full margins
paired with bright paper and great color add up to a really attractive
example that is not normally expected for this type.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20267 T45 $1 1862 PF-1 Cr. 342A PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ.
A light vertical fold and a couple of counting crinkles account for the
grade and premium paper quality of this First Series ace with a green
underprint. Vignette is of a blockade runner powered by steam and sail,
while a Union picket ship is in the distance.
Starting Bid: $500
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20268 T50 $50 1862 PF-18 Cr. 361A PMG Very Fine 30.
One of the nicest examples of this issue featuring the double ratification
clause that we have offered in our auctions. There have been some repairs
to the cancels themselves but they have been done on the back so the note
still faces up quite nicely.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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A very rare type for this issue bearing printed machine serial numbers versus handwritten serial numbers which were generally the norm. It carries a
Rarity 12 rating in Fricke’s 2014 Field Edition along with a $5,000+ published value there and is the first we have handled. Displaying a red stamped date
of April, 1863 PMG mentions “Foreign Substance” which are a few inconsequential dots spread over the surface of the note.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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We have handled previously two examples of PF-19IB with the piece in this lot enjoying a return engagement. We originally auctioned this error for
$7,050 in August, 2016. It has the highest grade of the two different that have crossed our auction block by ten third party grade points. It is also one of
the nicer examples of this Fricke number as listed by Fricke on page 432 of his Field Edition 2014. Several of the known examples of PF-19IB are either
locked away in the Museum of the Confederacy or in advanced collections.
Starting Bid: $2,750
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20271 Inverted Back Error T59 $10 1863 PF-191B Cr. 442IB PMG
Very Fine 20, CC.
A rare inverted back Fricke number that is much rarer than the R11 given
to it in the Pierre Fricke Field Edition 2014. Number of notes known for
a R11 is 11 to 20. Fricke, in his 2005 opus Collecting Confederate Paper
Money on page 650, has a listing of 17 examples of this invert with seven
of those having their serial numbers documented, while the other ten
do not have their serial numbers listed. The note in this lot with serial
number 1324-G is not in the listing, but of the 17 listed, twelve reside in
the Museum of the Confederacy. This leaves very few examples of this
inverted back error for collectors to compete for.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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A very attractive $500 with a lovely dark red underprint and also strong
embossing. It has serial number 38319-A, which puts it near the very end
of the Feller Census that has recorded 38386-B as the highest serial. Our
latest T64 PF-3 offering grading PMG 64 EPQ without the star designa-
tion realized $2,400 in January, 2019.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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Graded.
This interesting lot contains the following, PF-1 Cr. 489A Choice About
Unc 58 EPQ; PF-2 Cr. 489 Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ; and PF-3 Cr.
489B Choice About Unc 58. This gives you all three undertints for T64
and in numeric order they are light red, pink, and dark red. The second
and third examples are plated on page 474 of Fricke’s Field Edition 2014.
The PF-1 note in this lot is not plated in Fricke, but it is only 36 serial
numbers removed from the plated example. This is a great way to add
these three Fricke numbers to one’s collection and also to acquire a cou-
ple of plated notes in the process. (Total: 3 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,500
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T65 $100 1864 PF-3 PF-X-R Cr. 494 Dark Red Variety PMG Choice
About Unc 58 EPQ.
Both of these T65 Series II notes have earned the same third party grade.
However, the higher serial number example has a deep dark orange-
red underprint. Fricke mentions on page 478 of his Field Edition 2014,
“Darker or bright red commands a 30% to 200+% premium depending
on eye appeal.” It is also mentioned on the same page, “There are at least
three color variations for T65: dusky dark pink to light red; dark red; and
deep dark orange-red. The latter are very rare.” This pair realized $2,232
in our April, 2013 Central States auction. (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,000
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It is a minor miracle, given the volume of notes being churned out, that
there were not more errors, such as this so-called “Double Ratification”
error made. The shield at left indicates “Six months after...” while the
right shield indicates “Two years after...”.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20276 Complete Denomination Set of Confederate Chemicograph
Fourth Printing Reverse 1 Backs $500; $100; $50; $20; $10; $5 circa
1957-58 Bertram C464a; C465a; C466a; C467a; C468a; C469a.
These were originally printed as a set that consisted of six Chemicograph
backs with designs that were intended for the 1864 issues of the $5,
$10, $20, $50, $100, and $500 denominations. Back plates with these
designs were ordered by the Confederate Treasury from S. Straker &
Sons of London. The plates were made and shipped from London in
early January, 1864, only to disappear. Several more shipments were
made, but none of these got through the Union blockade. Examples
of the plates were found 75 years later and were later donated to the
Smithsonian Institution in 1958. These Reverse 1 examples are from the
fourth printing of 1957-58 that was executed by Confederate researcher,
Philip H. Chase. Chemicographs are described in detail in Confederate
Numismatica 2018 Supplement One by Peter Bertram. The $500, $100,
$50, $10, and $5 denominations grade PCGS Superb Gem New 69PPQ
and the $20 denomination weighs in at PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ.
(Total: 6 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
20277 Ball 3 Cr. 6A Bond $100 1861 16 Examples Fine.
All of these bonds have been signed by Clitherall. Several have stain-
ing and/or damage. One piece has several tape repairs and large tears.
Number of coupons still attached to the bonds range from zero to the full
complement of 21. (Total: 21 items)
Starting Bid: $750
20278 Ball 4 Cr. 6 $100 1861 Bond Twenty Examples Fine or Better.
All three different signers are included in this lot, Clitherall, Jones, and
Tyler. Staining is observed on several of these bonds. Also, one example
has a large contemporary repair on the back and another has repairs of a
more modern vintage. (Total: 20 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
20279 Ball 6 Cr. 7 $500 1861 Bond (8);
Ball 9 Cr. 8 $1000 1861 Bond (5).
Signers observed on Ball 6 are Clitherall, Jones, and Tyler. Signers on Ball
9 are Clitherall and Tyler. One $500 and one$1,000 bond grade VG, while
the other nine grade Fine or better. One $500 bond has coupons pinned
to it. Several have a hole punch at upper left. Three examples also have
European bond holders rubber stampings on the back. (Total: 13 items)
Starting Bid: $500
20280 Ball 7 Cr. 7A Bond $500 1861 16 Examples Fine or Better.
This Ball number has the “Sinking Fund...” text printed on the back. Tyler
signed all but one and that example received the signature of Jones. Only
two have the usually seen hole punch in the upper left corner. Several of
the bonds have coupons that have been reattached with contemporary
materials. (Total: 16 items)
Starting Bid: $600
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20281 Ball 10 Cr. 1 $50 1861 Bond Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated.
A pleasing bond that appears quite fresh and exhibits a couple of light bends. Two years ago we sold a PMG 55 example for $3,000. It is one of 250 that
were initially issued signed by Clitherall.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20282 Ball 10 Cr. 1 $50 1861 Bond Extremely Fine.
Another example of this bond signed by Clitherall that has a few more folds than the lot above and some light foxing is present along the right edge.
Starting Bid: $750
20283 Ball 10 Cr. 1 $50 1861 Bond Very Fine-Extremely Fine Remainder.
According to Douglas Ball’s catalog, this serial number was from Book 4 of these bonds which ran in sequence from 751 to 1000. It is quite obvious that
this bond has been falsely filled in and signed as well as incorrectly dated May Ist, 1864.
Starting Bid: $750
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20284 Ball 11 Cr. 1a $50 1861 Bond Extremely Fine.
An excessively rare Confederate bond and rightfully so as evidenced by its value in the 1979 Criswell and the 1998 Ball references. We have in fact offered
only two other Ball 11 bonds previously with this Ball number characterized by “Montgomery” being crossed-out and “Richmond” added in its stead.
This piece is dated Aug. 19, 1861 and signed by Register of the Treasury C(harles) T. J(ones). The serial numbers for this Richmond bond issue was 251
through 391 and this example is serial number 259. We also see that this bond was entered by Chief Clerk to the Treasurer H(enry) D. Capers and record-
ed by the Chief Clerk of the Register’s Office C(harles) T. J(ones). Jones was the one who when he earlier left a similar position with the United States gov-
ernment in Washington, DC absconded with many of the Treasury forms that a new government would need. A great piece of Confederate history and
certainly at the top of many want lists.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20285 Ball 11 Cr. 1a $50 1861 Bond Very Fine.
This issue which has Montgomery crossed out and Richmond, VA writ-
ten had just 141 examples printed. It is an excessively rare bond with
serial number 259 last selling in 2015 in the same grade for $6,462.50.
Some small holes are noticed mostly in the center of the bond.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20286 Ball 12 Cr. 2 $100 1861 Bond Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
This $100 certificate bears the portrait of Andrew Jackson. Numbered
172 of the 250 that were issued at Montgomery, it is dated May 14, 1861.
This example was entered by HD Capers, Memminger’s personal sec-
retary, and recorded by CT Jones. It was signed by the first Register of
the Treasury, Alexander B. Clitherall. An assignment by JR Horsey to
Thomas M. Horsey of Charleston dated May 21, 1862 is observed on the
back of this piece. Hinge remnants are noticed on the back in all four cor-
ners.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20287 Ball 13 Cr. 2a $100 1861 Bond PMG Very Fine 30.
This rare bond saw its issuance at Richmond as Montgomery has been
crossed-out. Only 500 examples of this bond were issued after the move
of the Confederate capital to Richmond. It has been recorded and signed
by Jones.
Starting Bid: $1,250
20288 Ball 14 Cr. 3 $500 1861 Bond PMG Choice Very Fine 35 Net.
The printer was the ABNCo at New Orleans. This is serial number 35 and
it was issued at Montgomery on May 10, 1861. A left edge tear has been
repaired.
Starting Bid: $500
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20289 Ball 16 Cr. 4 $1000 1861 Bond Extremely Fine.
This registered bond was issued on May 14, 1861 at Montgomery shortly
before the Confederate capital was moved to Richmond. Very few of these
early bonds escaped redemption. This bond was once folded into fourths
and is a highly desirable financial artifact from the Civil War. A few scat-
tered pinholes are present. Several collectors will have the opportunity to
add this elusive item to their collection here this evening.
Starting Bid: $625
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20290 Ball 16 Cr. 4 $1000 1861 Bond Extremely Fine.
Last offered by us at FUN 2016, it was described, “Register Clitherall
signed the majority of this Ball number that was issued at Montgomery.
The large red “1000” is bold. This example has three vertical folds and
minor pencil writing on the back. There are three edge tears up to
approximately one inch in length repaired with tape on the back and
there is also an approximately three-quarters-inch top edge tear that
has not been repaired. A few pinholes are also evident, and a couple of
the corners are shaved on this bond that was purchased by a patriotic
Confederate between Fort Sumter and First Manassas.”
Starting Bid: $625
20291 Ball 16 Cr. 4 $1000 1861 Bond Very Fine.
The first 810 bonds of this denomination were issued at Montgomery. The
portrait is of Confederate President Jefferson Davis when he was a United
States Senator from Mississippi. This Very Fine example with a trivial
edge nick and serial number 767 has a penned date of May 25, 1861. These
bonds were printed by ABNCo New Orleans.
Starting Bid: $500
20292 Ball 17 Cr. 4a $1000 1861 Bond Very Fine.
190 examples with Montgomery crossed out and Richmond written in
were issued for this denomination. This is just the third example we have
offered including both offered here tonight. There is a tape repaired tear
at upper right on the back including some pencilled annotations of a price
$82.50 which in today’s market would be a steal.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20293 Ball 17 Cr. 4A $1000 1861 Bond Very Fine.
Another pleasing example exhibiting some pinholes, minor pencil marks
and a bit of foxing. Acting Register of the Treasury C(harles) T. Jones
signs at bottom right on this piece bearing serial number 945.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20294 Ball 18C Cr. 9 $1000 1861 Bond Very Fine.
This is the first example for the issue we have offered at auction. This
issue had several different denominations and many bonds had the
denomination written in red ink in both of the medallions at the top.
It is signed by R.O. Tyler and it exhibits a small hole in the embossed
stamp area. 212 bonds were issued for this amount bearing the vignette of
Benjamin Franklin.
Starting Bid: $500
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20295 Ball 18D Cr. 9 $2000 1861 Bond Very Fine.
Just 54 examples of this denomination were issued employing this design
featuring Benjamin Franklin. This bond also features the ultra low serial
number of 4. Unlike the $1,000 example above this piece was issued by
C(harles) T. Jones.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20296 Ball 18F Cr. 9 $3000 1861 Bond Extremely Fine.
Just 26 examples in this denomination were issued with this pleasing
survivor bearing serial number 7. The embossed Confederate Treasury
Palmetto stamp is especially strong. The value for the more common
issues ranges from $2,500 to $3,500 in the most recent Ball tome.
Starting Bid: $1,250
20297 Ball 18G Cr. 9 $4000 1861 Bond Extremely Fine.
The last example in this wonderful quartet of elusive CSA bonds featur-
ing Benjamin Franklin. It bears serial number five and was one of a paltry
12 examples signed and issued.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20298 Ball 19G Cr. 10 $4000 1861 Bond Fine-Very Fine.
A total of 19 bonds were issued bearing this denomination with this
example being the last one based on its serial number of 31. There is cer-
tainly some wear present in the form of numerous holes along the fold
lines. This is the first time we have any bond for this issuance.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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This handwritten denominated bond only had a grand total of 181
examples issued. They were issued in amounts from $100 to $14,550.
Only twenty bonds of the $1,000 denomination were issued. This bond
has serial number 41 and was issued to an administrator of an estate.
Ball gives this number a R7+ rarity rating which translates to just 4 to 10
extant for all issued denominations. This bond was engraved and printed
by George Dunn. He came to the CSA in 1862 with other Scottish print-
ers. Dunn has been described as one of the best engraving resources
of the Confederacy. The vignette on this bond is of the Confederate
Defenses at Drury’s Bluff. The vignette shows detail of partially sub-
merged stakes, a sunken ship, and floating ships. This example displays
staining throughout and a little ink erosion in Tyler's signature. This is
a great Confederate bond that is seldom encountered. In fact, this is only
the second Ball 150 that we have auctioned. The other was another Fine
described with extensive foxing and some pencilled collector notations on
the back. It took a winning bid of 8,050 in May, 2007 in order to add it to
someone's collection.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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20300 Cahawba, AL- State of Alabama 50¢ June 1, 1822 Remainder
Cr. C68 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
Authorized in 1821, the 50¢ note is the second largest denomination in
this series with an estimated surviving population of 5-15 notes. PMG
notes that this example has been previously mounted with a falsely added
signature. This note is about as nice as these come.
Starting Bid: $500
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20301 Cahawba, AL- State of Alabama $5 June 11, 1822 Cr. C50 PMG
About Uncirculated 55.
This was the lowest dollar denominated note of the final 1822 state issue
made from Cahawba and was unknown to modern catalogers until 2010.
Since then this example has been joined by one other note. PMG men-
tions that the note has been hammer cancelled. There is very minor paper
loss around the cancellation. A pleasant note that crossed the auction
block a decade ago for $1,092.
Starting Bid: $500
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20302 Cahawba, AL- State of Alabama $5 July 10, 1821 Cr. UNL PMG
Very Fine 25.
This variety is similar to Cr. 24 but has a slightly different text format and
is unlisted in Shull. The note retains bright paper and dark penned infor-
mation, with PMG mentioning only the usual hammer cancel. We are
aware of one other example that crossed the auction block a decade ago.
Unlike that note, this example retains the full printer imprint of “Allen &
Bicknell.....print.” in the bottom margin.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20303 Cahawba, AL- State of Alabama $20 Dec. 15, 1821 Cr. C44
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A rare early note from the days when Cahawba served as the state capital,
this $20 was issued to pay members of the state legislature. Simply printed
by Wm. B. Allen, this particular note was a bit underinked resulting in
light lettering on both ends. As is almost always the case with these early
issues, the note is hammer cancelled. Hugh Shull estimated a surviving
population of between five and fifteen pieces in his southern states book.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20304 Cahawba, AL- State of Alabama $20 Mar. 20, 1822 Cr. C52
PMG About Uncirculated 50 EPQ.
This is a very rare note from the last Cahawba series of notes issued in
1822 and is unillustrated in the Southern States book where Hugh Shull
estimates a surviving population of perhaps five to fifteen pieces. This
piece features very large margins on three sides and, like most, has one
hammer cancel as noted by PMG. We last sold this example a decade ago
when it crossed the auction block for $1,610.
Starting Bid: $750
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20305 Cahawba, AL- State of Alabama $20 Dec. 20, 1820 Cr. C10
PMG Very Fine 25.
This is an excessively rare issue that was unknown to Shull at the time his
Southern States book was published in 2007. It is listed without Rarity or
Value on page 3. This note, like most of the Cahawba state issues is in nice
condition with only the usual hammer cancel serving as a minor distrac-
tion. This is a wonderful opportunity to check this note off of your want
list. We are not aware of any public auction appearances in at least the last
decade.
Starting Bid: $500
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20306 Cedar Springs, AL - Henderson & Mathis 50¢ June 26, 1862
Rosene UNL PMG Very Fine 30.
A newly discovered piece which is being offered here for the first time
to the numismatic community. This is only the second note we have
ever seen or heard of from Cedar Springs, with the first, a 10¢ scrip note
payable at the “Bank of Cedar Springs,” fetching $1,100 eight years ago
despite being a remainder which was torn and had numerous pieces miss-
ing. This bright and fully signed and issued example, which features a
totally different design, is immeasurably finer, with its only flaw a couple
of minor splits which affect nothing. If rarity and desirability are any
guide, our estimate may well turn out to be conservative in the extreme.
Starting Bid: $750
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20307 Chepultepec, AL- W.B Deaver & Son 5¢ October 20, 1862
Rosene UNL PMG Very Fine 20.
A simply great Alabama note from a community which no longer exists,
with its post office a structure where the community of Oneonta now
sits. What is left of Chepultepec is now the hamlet of Allgood, popula-
tion 632. W.B. Deaver was the first merchant to set up shop in the new
settlement of Chepultepec, which he named after serving as a volunteer
from the State of Alabama during the Mexican War. His store became
the post office in 1848, and was the only store and post office between
Gadsden and Elyton (today’s Birmingham.) His son, who operated the
business with him, joined the Confederate Army in early 1862 and was
killed at the Battle of Missionary Ridge in November of 1863. We know
of no other notes from either Chepultepec or from this issuer, making
this piece likely unique from both. Expect some serious bidding from the
many Alabama collectors before the hammer falls on this attractive fully
signed and issued rarity.
Starting Bid: $875
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20308 Eufaula, AL- Eastern Bank of Alabama $2 Mar. 15, 1860 G4a
Rosene 68-2 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A stunning red and black proof with a vignette of a Native American
representing America seated next to a federal shield and eagle. Neither the
bank nor the design were represented in the ABNCo Archives holdings.
Aside from a couple of modern proprietary proofs we are aware of only
one of public auction appearance in the last eighteen years and that was
an impaired example. This note is on cardstock with the usual POCs in
the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20309 Gainesville, AL- N. Bugbee 50¢ Sept. 10, 1838 Rosene 105-1
PMG Very Fine 20.
An excessively rare and perhaps unique note. Rosene lists this issuer as
“H. Bugbo,” (without any illustration) but it is assuredly N. Bugbee. Mr.
N(orman) Bugbee emigrated from Vermont to Gainesville in 1836, open-
ing up a store which flourished in the prosperous port city. The U.S. Post
Office now exists on the former site of the Bugbee store. We have seen or
heard of no other examples from this issuer, and this pretty note may well
be the sole numismatic item to memorialize Mr. Bugbee’s venture.
Starting Bid: $625
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20310 Mobile, AL- City Bank of Mobile $20 June 16, 1838 UNL PMG
Very Fine 25.
An intriguing note from an intriguing bank that is not listed in either
Haxby or Rosene. There is a good possibility that this was a fraudulent
or non-existent institution although the perpetrators went to some addi-
tional expense to have a full blue back design added to the note. We last
sold this note a decade ago in our 2010 FUN Currency Signature Auction
for $1,840 and we are presently unaware of any other public appearances
in the last decade.
Starting Bid: $750
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20311 Mobile, AL- City of Mobile $3 June, 1875 Rosene 187E-3 PMG
About Uncirculated 55.
We sold a virtually identical example in our Newman Collection sale in
May of 2016, cataloging it as, “A striking, bright and vivid Reconstruction
era note from Mobile printed by the American Bank Note Co. The oval
center vignette shows sugar cane being loaded onto a wagon. Outstanding
imagery is exemplified by a dynamic allegory at the left. A female repre-
senting Peace (note the two crossed swords on the ground) greets Athena,
representing America with the Old Glory. At the right end, a sailor leans
on a capstan. There is a large green protector and red overstamp. The
back is all green with CITY OF MOBILE at the center. Justifiably, this
handsome series is well appreciated by collectors who recognize its rarity
and beauty.” PMG notes a pinhole at the bottom right corner that affects
little.
Starting Bid: $400
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20312 Mobile, AL- Bank of Mobile $500 18__ G42 Rosene 183-16
Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
High denomination notes are always scarce and this $500 is no exception.
While modern proprietary proofs exist on this design, this is a true proof
on India paper from that era. The design comprises an allegorical maiden
seated by a shield picturing a cotton plant and four of Underwood Bald
Spencer & Hufty’s trademark medallion-like cameo heads and has none
of the usually encountered POCs. We count around three to four known
examples at present. Splits are noticed.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20313 Selma, AL- Bank of Selma $50 Apr. 4, 1862 UNL PMG Very
Fine 25.
An excessively rare note which is an unlisted design in both the Haxby
and Rosene references. It was printed by Leggett, Keatinge & Ball in
Richmond, and bears an issue date of 1862. This undoubtedly transpired
as the bank ran out of pre-war northern printed notes. There is consider-
able text on both the front and back regarding its presentation for pay-
ment in 1871, the denial of which is likely the reason for the survival of
this piece. A unique piece of Alabama banking history probably produced
from salvaged plates and/or dies. Pen cancelled and pinholes are men-
tioned on the PMG back label.
Starting Bid: $500
20314 Selma, AL- Bank of Selma $100 Apr. 4, 1862 Rosene 292-5 PMG
Very Fine 25 Net.
Leggett, Keatinge & Ball printed a $50 and $100 for the Bank of Selma
in early 1862 (Before Leggett was forced out and before the firm moved
to Columbia, SC). This note design clearly has inspiration from RWH
designs of the 1830s and 1840s and may well have been produced from
a salvaged plate and/or dies. Not many of these have survived, with
estimates seen in the area of five to six examples. PMG notes that there
are repairs and replaced pieces along the left margin. History and rarity
should combine to trump the condition issues.
Starting Bid: $500
20315 St. Stephens, AL- Tombeckbe Bank $3 Sept. 11, 1825 G3 Rosene
306-1 PMG Choice Fine 15.
St. Stephens had been the eastern most city of the Mississippi Territory
prior to Mississippi becoming a state in 1817. When Mississippi gained
statehood, Alabama became its own territory and St. Stephens its first
capital. Alabama's first governor, William Wyatt Bibb, presided over the
first meeting of the territorial legislature at the Douglass Hotel. After tak-
ing the oath of office, the next order of business was to create the charter
of Alabama’s first bank, the “Tombecbee Bank.” The Tombeckbe Bank
was soon organized by Israel Pickens, who would go on to be Alabama's
third governor. Both the bank and St. Stephens would fall on hard times
when the capital was moved to Cahawba in 1820. This note is listed as
SENC, surviving example not confirmed, in the Haxby reference and
may well be unique for the denomination. It was the only example that we
have ever offered when we originally auctioned this note in January, 2010.
It brought $4,600 at that time and it still remains the only Rosene 306-1
to participate in our auctions.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20316 St. Stephens, AL- Tombeckbe Bank $5 Feb. 25, 1826 G8 Rosene
306-2 PMG Fine 12.
We originally auctioned this note in January, 2010 for $2,300. We graded
it as a raw Fine without any foibles at that time. In the intervening years,
it has been to PMG and they have graded it Fine without a single com-
ment. We have auctioned two more different examples of Rosene 306-2
since 2010, with the last piece crossing the auction block in January, 2016.
It graded a comment free PCGS Fine 12 and realized $2,232. With a such
a strong track record, we feel that tonight’s offering should hammer easily
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Starting Bid: $1,000
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20317 Troy, AL- County of Pike $1 ___ 1866 _Rosene 319-1 PMG
Extremely Fine 40.
A pretty green and black post war county issue, this $1 features a vignette
of Justice flanked by two green 1 protectors and two green counters. The
date, name, and serial number have been falsely added. This note was
slash cancelled along the bottom border and those slash cancels have
been repaired on the back. We are presently aware of two examples of this
design.
Starting Bid: $500
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20318 Bentonville, AR- Adams & Yager, Sutlers 25¢ Aug. 1, 1862
Rothert 62-1 Keller AR-SC025 PMG Fine 12.
The 2nd Arkansas was organized in Helena in the Spring of 1861. They
served in Kentucky, Tennessee, the Chickamauga Campaign, the Atlanta
Campaign, and the Franklin-Nashville Campaign, finally laying down
their arms after the Carolinas Campaign on April 26, 1865. This is
an extremely rare piece of sutler scrip which we have only seen in the
Newman sale, where we sold an extensively restored 25¢ example for
$1,527.50 and an unrestored 50¢ specimen for $2,585. This piece, which
is unmolested and perfect for the grade, has the “Bentonville” location
lightly written in on the left side.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20319 Little Rock, AR- C.C. Danley $2 Aug. 20, 1862 Rothert 411-4
PMG Choice Fine 15.
An exceedingly rare piece of Arkansas scrip, with every denomination
from this issuer listed as Rarity-7 in the Rothert reference. Christopher
Columbus Danley was born in Missouri, fought in the Texas Revolution,
and was cited for bravery in action during the Mexican War. He served
as the State Auditor in Arkansas from 1849 through 1854, and, when this
scrip was issued, was the owner and publisher of the Arkansas Gazette in
Little Rock. PMG mentions an annotation, which is nothing but a tiny
penciled number on the back.
Starting Bid: $400
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20320 Little Rock, AR (Territory)- Territory of Arkansas $2.64 Tax
Certificate Oct. 16, 1825 PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ.
An early and elusive fiscal document, this tax certificate acknowledges
that Wm. E. Woodruff had received $2.64 as full payment for the ter-
ritorial taxes on a piece of land attested to by the Sheriff and collector of
Lawrence County. The territorial tax certificates are seldom seen and are
missing from major territorial collections. The years have dealt kindly
with this piece, with few signs of circulation.
Starting Bid: $500
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CONNECTICUT
20321 Bridgeport, CT- Pequonnock Bank $3 18__ as G6a Proof
PCGS Choice About New 55.
The vignettes on this note, which was represented by a single example in
the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale, are well selected to commemorate Jenny
Lind’s concert tour of America in 1850-52. Her portrait appears at right
while that of the grand promoter, P.T. Barnum appears at left. Barnum’s
grand mansion, Iranistan, appears in the center. The mansion was built
during the course of 1845-48. During her tour, Jenny Lind stayed there
and is said to have commented that a vignette of the mansion was what
prompted her to accept Barnum’s offer. The house was destroyed by fire
in 1857 as it was being renovated as the result of an earlier fire. We are
aware of only two examples of this design at present, with this note not
being from the ABNCo Archives. PCGS notes that this proof is mounted
on cardstock and has the usual POCs in the signature lines
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20322 Hartford, CT- Mercantile Bank $20 185 as G40b Proof PMG
Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Two examples without red protectors appeared in the 1990 ABNCo
Archives sale, part of lot 73. This note incorporates a simple but striking
design that includes allegorical representations of Proserpina and another
unidentified personage. The center of the note is occupied by a framed
round vignette of a sailor at the ships’ wheel. The $20 sheetmate of this
noted was sold in a public sale in 2011, the same year that this example
was purchased in a private sale. A rare note that will not afford many
opportunities to purchase it.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
Sometimes circulation lives of notes were extended by the addition of
more counterfeit deterrents. That was the case with this $100, originally
used in the early decades of the nineteenth century. Later (ca. 1860) a
red tint and three color counters were added, making it more difficult to
counterfeit. Although a large number of proofs from this bank were in
the ABNCo Archives holdings, this design was not. It appears that there
are very few of these proofs around. The only one of which we are aware
was sold as part of our 2005 Fort Lauderdale FUN Currency Signature
Auction.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20324 New Haven, CT- Merchants Bank of New Haven $20 18 __ as
G12 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
This note incorporates a lovely large vignette entitled Music, Poetry &
Art. While the bank was well represented in the 1990 ABNCo Archives
sale, this design was not. With some sources estimating 5-8 surviving
counterfeits and no surviving genuine issued examples of this design, this
proof becomes an appealing way to add this denomination and design
to your collection. It has been seven years since we last offered this note.
PMG notes that there are the usual small POCs present in the signature
lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20325 Norwich, CT- Merchants Bank $10 18__ G28 PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
A fabulous large vignette of a whaling crew about to harpoon a whale
dominates this note’s design and is flanked by two male portraits (the one
on the right is of William Williams). The note is printed on India paper
and has no POCs. Lot 109 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives holdings had
one example of this design that was part of a four subject sheet. Possibly
unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20326 Norwich, CT- Thames Bank $5 18 _ G60a Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
There were a trio of this design in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale as part
of Lot 112 and Haxby was aware of the existence of this in proof form as
one is illustrated in his catalog. This note has a lovely red tint with a red
and white 5 - FIVE - 5 protector in addition to a custom portrait of an
unidentified man (probably someone associated with the bank or state
government). There are no POCs.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20327 Southport, CT- Southport Bank $5 18__ as G8c Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
An attractive red and black note with vignettes of Washington’s head-
quarters in Newburgh, Moneta leaning on a chest gazing at a mirror, and
a portrait of singer Jenny Lind who was touring the United States in the
early 1850s. There is a red tint, two red 5s and a red and white FIVE pro-
tector. The note is printed on India paper, mounted on cardstock with the
usual POCs in the signature lines. There were two examples of this note
that were part of Lot 123 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20328 Southport, CT- Southport Bank $50 18__ G12a PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
A striking note with a red overall tint, red and white FIFTY protector
and a red counter at upper right. This note has vignettes of Liberty at left,
Ceres at center, and of a sailor holding the Stars and Stripes talking with a
workman. The note is printed on India paper mounted on cardstock and
has the usual POCs in the signature lines. A single example of this note
appeared as part of Lot 123 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20329 Windham, CT- Windham Bank $1 Apr. 1, 1862 G8a PCGS
Very Fine 35PPQ.
The other vignettes on this note are nice but the note is very popular due
to the vignette on the right. As we said when we last sold an example of
this note in 2019: “In the lower right corner is a rather unique vignette
of some bullfrogs one very much alive and one, well, not so much. This
vignette commemorated the “Great Windham Frog Fight of 1754.’ 1754
found everyone in Windham on edge. The French and Indian War
offered constant threat of attack and as if that were not enough, a per-
sistent drought caused water problems in the area. The town folk were
awakened one sultry June night in 1754 by a ‘shrieking clattering roar.’
Most residents were immediately convinced that it was either the end of
the world or they were being attacked by some Native American warrior
band. The town’s men hastily armed themselves and fired volley after
volley in the direction of the racket, ‘Frog Pond. By morning the sound
had died down and scouts were sent in the direction of all of the racket.
What they found was the ground littered with dead and dying frogs - the
source of the previous night’s noise. Apparently the frogs had been locked
in a battle for the remaining water in the diminished Frog Pond. The rest,
as they say, is history. To this day the bridge going into Windham has a
large frog at each corner of the bridge on an eleven foot high pedestal.
There is also a frog in the seal of the City of Windham. Notes from this
bank with the frog vignette are avidly collected and attract bidders when
they appear. This evenly circulated example without condition qualifiers
should prove popular.” This is one of the nicest examples of this note that
we have seen.
Starting Bid: $750
20330 Winsted, CT- Winsted Bank $5 18 | G16 Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
This $5 features another of the “Native Americans viewing “Civilization”
vignettes representing the “march of progress” embodied in towns, rail-
roads, modern sailing vessels and the like. Here, a family observes this
encroachment from a lofty outcropping. We are aware of at least two to
three examples of this note. Haxby lists and illustrates a proof without
POCs and we offered an example with POCs as part of a group in 2018.
This example may be either the Haxby plate note or the sole example that
was present in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. In any case, a very low
number of survivors is indicated by the limited number of appearances
by this design since 1990. This note is on cardstock without the usual
POCs.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20331 Smyrna, DE- Bank of Smyrna $10 18__ G54 Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
This design is the same as G54 except with a brown-orange tint and an
orange and white TEN protector. Three examples appeared in the 1990
ABNCo Archives sale as part of lot 158. A rare and attractive proof that
has had no public auction appearances in at least the last decade. This
example has the usual POCs in the signature lines and is printed on India
paper.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20332 Wilmington, DE- Bank of Delaware $2 18__ G68 Proof PMG
Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A large eagle perched on a branch is the main design element on this
proof note that predates the ABNCo Archives dispersal in 1990. This
example was the Haxby plate note and is printed on India paper mounted
on cardstock with the usual POCs in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20333 Wilmington, DE- Union Bank of Delaware $2 18__ as G4
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A farm couple rests under a tree on the left and Moneta and a maiden are
seated by a strongbox on the right. Printed on India paper mounted on
cardstock with no POCs. We are aware of two examples of this proof at
present.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20334 Wilmington, DE- Union Bank of Delaware $1 18__ as G2
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
This lovely note has an appealing center vignette of a milkmaid seated
in a rectangular frame. A very rare proof with only one public auction
appearance noted in 2014. Interestingly, the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale
recorded only one proof note (a $2) for this institution; a further indica-
tion of the rarity of proofs from this bank. There are no POCs present on
this note, with PMG mentioning minor stains (light foxing).
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20335 Wilmington, DE- Bank of Wilmington and Brandywine $2
18 _ as G42 Proof PCGS Choice About New 58.
This is a sleeper proof with a red TWO protector on this bank which was
represented by a single example in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale (Lot
168). While the base design is listed in Haxby as G42, this variety is not.
Depicting a rendition of the Delaware state seal flanked by a sailor and
Native American with a large red TWO protector, this note is printed on
India paper mounted on cardstock and has the usual POCs in the sig-
nature lines. We sold the uncut sheet from the Archives sale in our 2013
FUN Currency Signature Auction and it was subsequently cut, with this
$2 from that sheet appearing in a public auction in 2014 and again in our
2015 LB Expo Currency Signature Auction. The odds are pretty good that
this is a unique example and likely to stay that way.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
20336 Washington, DC- National Bank $2 May 1, 1852 as G14 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
If you appreciate Obsolete bank paper money, this note has to be one of
the reasons. A breathtaking vignette of earth with an eagle atop it takes
up almost half of the face of this note. An oval portrait of Henry Clay,
an ornamental engraved strip and, oddly, a mirror image gray TWO
protector complete this heroic design. PMG notes two hinge remnants on
the back. Only a single $1-$1-$2-$3 proof sheet was in the 1990 ABNCo
Archives sale and it is very likely that these four notes represent the
surviving population of proofs from this bank. This $2 has made one
previous public appearance in the last decade. Destined to be one of the
highlights of any collection it joins.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20337 Washington, DC- National Currency Proposal Note $5 July 4,
1838 Rulau HT-20A PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
This note was an illustrative example designed to support a proposal for
a national currency in the 1830s by Thomas Mendenhall. The plan envi-
sioned a property backed national currency that would have legal tender
status and be issued by a national loan office to state loan offices who,
in turn, would make loans to individuals. A two page description of this
plan accompanies this rather interesting note which employs large doses
of symbolism and is signed by B. Franklin Secretary and G. Washington
Controller. Quite scarce with few auction appearances.
Starting Bid: $500
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20338 Brooksville, FL- C.L. Friebele 50¢ Faded 1862 Benice 5 PMG
Very Good 10.
Christopher L. Friebele operated a general store in Tampa when a bom-
bardment in 1862 forced a move to Brooksville. Soon thereafter he decid-
ed to change professions and became a blockade runner. He was captured
in 1864 and spent the remainder of the war in prison. In 1866 he returned
to Tampa and reopened his business there. Benice lists this note as R-7,
suggesting a surviving population of 4-12 pieces.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20339 Highland, FL- Keystone Mills 1¢ 188_ Remainder Benice 1
PMG Very Fine 25.
Intended for use in the 1880s, this Keystone Mills scrip was for use by
company employees in the store. This note features a beehive on the face
and a 1 ina counter on the back. Both sides have a blue-green overall tint.
PMG mentions evidence of mounting on the back and pencil marks nei-
ther of which is of any great significance.
Starting Bid: $2,800
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20340 Highland, FL- Keystone Mills 5¢ 188_ Remainder Benice 2
PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
This company store scrip was intended for use of employees of the
Keystone Mills in Highland, FL in the 1880s. The area was converted to
a state park in the 1930s. The note has a portrait of Columbus on the face
and a 5 in a counter on the back. a blue-green tint covers both sides. PMG
notes that there is evidence of previous mounting and a penciled 3 on the
back.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20341 Jacksonville, FL- Bisbee & Canova at Bank of St. Johns 5¢ Feb.
24, 1862 PMG Very Fine 20.
Bisbee & Carnova was a grocery partnership doing business on the south
side of Bay Street between Ocean and Newman. They made a special
deposit with the Bank of St. John’s that secured these notes which were
used for change making purposes. The evidence of previous mounting
mentioned by PMG is virtually indistinguishable through the holder.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20342 Jacksonville, FL- T. Hartridge at Bank of St. John’s 50¢ Feb. 22,
1862 Benice 24B PMG Choice Fine 15.
Hartridge was a physician turned dry goods retailer on Bay Street in
Jacksonville. These notes were secured by a special deposit left with
the bank. Benice indicates an estimated number of surviving examples
around 4-12 pieces for this variety. Some minor tears are noticed.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20343 Marianna, FL- Farmers Bank of Florida Agency in Perry, GA
$5 18__ as G20b as Benice 17 Proof PCGS Apparent Choice About New
55.
The Farmers Bank of Florida opened in 1834. In 1837, the bank’s officers
fled to Perry, GA, where they continued to issue even more bank notes.
The results were predictable and the bank’s charter was revoked in 1842,
undoubtedly with great loss to the noteholders. This proof is printed on
India paper with the usual POCs in the signature lines. PCGS notes stains
and mounting remnants on the back.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20344 Panama, FL- East Florida Steam Saw Mill 50¢ Jan. 1, 1828
Benice 4 PMG Choice Fine 15.
As Ron Benice recounts: “Charles F. Sibbald founded Panama and the saw
mill on land granted from Spain in 1816. The mill was destroyed by fire
in July, 1828 and rebuilt a year later.” Panama is now part of Jacksonville
and should not be confused with Panama City which is in the Florida
Panhandle.
Starting Bid: $900
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10 Proprietary Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
The St. Augustine City Council authorized issuance of bills of a standard
form to be used by local merchants initially in 1823. This is a modern
Proprietary Proof, perhaps one of the only ways to acquire this design.
Starting Bid: $500
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20346 Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $1 June 12, 1830 Cr. T8
Benice 6 PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.
We have now offered only two issued examples of T8. The first was part
of the Eric Newman Collection. It graded PCGS VF 35 and realized
$3,525 in May, 2017. Our current T8 offering compares very favorably to
the Newman note. The bright and attractive EPQ piece in this lot has a
rarity rating of R6, with only 13 to 30 available to collectors according
to the Ronald J. Benice Florida Paper Money An Illustrated History 1817
- 1934 reference. This is the only issued note from Florida’s Second Issue
that our consignor was able to earn the highly regarded EPQ grade modi-
fier.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20347 ‘Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $1 June 12, 1830 Cr. T8
Benice 6 PMG Very Fine 30.
The plate note on page 65 of A Guide Book of Southern States Currency
by Hugh Shull that was based on the earlier Criswell reference. This issue
was printed by brothers N(athaniel) & S(imeon) S(mith) Jocelyn of New
Haven, (Connecticut.) The numbering for this issue started over at serial
number | on each day that notes were issued. This example has serial 17,
while our other T8 in this auction session has serial 18. Both pieces have
the penned date of June 12, 1830. The Territory of Florida was in exis-
tence from March 30, 1822 to March 3, 1845. Small ink burn repairs have
been made to the tail of the “7” in the serial and also in the “p” in “Sept”
that is part of the penned interest paid to statement on the back. Only the
most advanced collections have duplication of such rare notes.
Starting Bid: $1,250
$2 Plate Note in the Shull Catalogue
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20348 Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $2 Jan. 8, 1830 Cr. T9
Benice 7 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A R6 rarity in the Benice reference with only 13-30 available to collectors
and also the plate note in the Criswell-Shull catalogue on page 66. We
have auctioned only one other example of T9 and it formerly resided in
the Eric Newman Collection. The Newman T9 graded PCGS Choice New
63 Apparent with toned paper and minor mounting remnants. It real-
ized $7,343 in April, 2015. Our current offering is both attractive and in
a comment free holder save for the statement that this note has been pen
cancelled. Surpassing the earlier Newman figure is certainly within its
capabilities.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20349 Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $2 May 17, 1830 Cr. T9
Benice 7 PCGS Very Fine 35PPQ.
A very scarce note from the second territorial series printed from the
engraved plates by N. & S.S. Jocelyn, New Haven. Among the Criswell-
Shull listed Southern States issues, it is quite distinctive due to its early,
1830-period dates, and engraved style. The exact rarity of Florida
Territory notes in collectors’ hands is difficult to determine, but approxi-
mately 20-30 notes of each denomination are known. This example has
period endorsements and is pen cancelled across the face.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20350 Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $3 June 3, 1830 Cr. T10
Benice 8 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A nicely preserved $3 even if it had been previously mounted long ago
with a pair of stamp hinges. It has a rarity rating of R6 with 13 to 30 avail-
able to collectors according to the Benice reference. The paper including
the edges are sound on this charming example that is fully framed. We
have auctioned only one other T10. That was the Newman note that grad-
ed PCGS Very Choice New 64 Apparent and it realized $8,225 in April,
2015. Tonight’s offering should at the very least seriously challenge that
earlier amount.
Starting Bid: $2,500
20351 ‘Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $3 June 8, 1830 Cr. T10
Benice 8 PCGS New 62.
A second denomination from this rare early Florida series, this $3 fea-
tures a vignette of Justice and an oval portrait of George Washington.
Sporting serial number 11 (due to the peculiar way that these notes were
issued, there could well be additional serial number 11s - each day of issue
reset the serial number used to 1) this note is free of any significant con-
dition distractions and is neatly endorsed on the back by the auditor. A
great addition for any Florida or $3 note collection.
Starting Bid: $1,500
$3 Plate Note in the Shull Catalogue
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20352 ‘Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $3 June 12, 1830 Cr. T10
Benice 8 PMG Choice About Unc 58.
This is another lovely plate note in this advanced collection with this
example being plated on page 66 of the Criswell-Shull catalogue. Our
close scrutiny of this piece found a fully framed example with just a trace
of handling. The edges do not have a single blemish and the paper does
not have a single pinhole. A great note that will certainly elevate the next
collection that it enters.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20353 Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $5 Jan. 12, 1830 Cr. T11
PCGS Choice New 63.
The largest denomination in this series is the $5, containing vignettes of
Liberty, Mercury, and a portrait of Raleigh. It is pen cancelled across the
face and bears serial number 38. Because each day of issue saw the serial
numbers begin at 1 again, there may be more than one serial number 38.
The back is endorsed by the auditor. A great territorial note.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20354 Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $5 Jan. 8, 1830 Cr. T1l
Benice 9 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
Another rare territorial note with this pen cancelled fully framed exam-
ple being plated on page 67 of the Criswell-Shull reference. We have
offered only one other issued example of this note. It was in the Eric
Newman Collection and graded PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. It
realized $5,640 in October, 2015. The Benice rarity rating for this denom-
ination is once again R6 with 13 to 30 available for collectors. The popula-
tion for all denominations of this issue must be much closer to the smaller
figure associated with R6. Also, what notes there are must be in very
strong hands as our experience shows that they rarely show up at auction.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20355 ‘Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida $5 Feb. 14, 1831 Cr. T11
Benice 9 PMG Very Fine 30.
An attractive mid-grade example with strictly white paper. It is evenly
circulated and pen cancelled. This note, with a penned February 14, 1831
date, is dated one day after the state treasurer was authorized to con-
tinue issuing scrip under the 1829 rules. Nonetheless, very few notes from
Florida’s territorial days have been able to survive.
Starting Bid: $1,250
20356 (Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Jan. 31,
1835 Cr. UNL Extremely Fine.
A Series C example signed by the second governor of the territory, John
Eaton. This bond sold for $1,207 in 2003.
Starting Bid: $500
20357 (Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Jan. 31,
1835 Cr. UNL Extremely Fine.
A Series A example signed by Governor John Eaton, who served in this
capacity from 1834-36. This bond went for $1,150 in 2003.
Starting Bid: $500
20358 (Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Jan. 31,
1835 Cr. UNL Extremely Fine.
Governor John Eaton signed this Series B example. He was governor from
1834-36. His next post was as ambassador of Spain, 1836-40. This bond
went under the gavel for $805 in 2003.
Starting Bid: $500
20359 (Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Jan. 31,
1835 Cr. UNL Extremely Fine.
A Series D example signed by the second territory governor, John Eaton.
His term in office was 1834-36. This bond was bid to $977 in 2003.
Starting Bid: $500
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20360 (Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Jan. 31,
1835 Cr. UNL Extremely Fine.
Governor John Eaton signed this Series A bond. Eaton was Andrew
Jackson’s aide during the War of 1812 and the Creek War.
Starting Bid: $500
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20361 Tallahassee, FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Apr. 16, 1834
Very Fine.
A Series B bond that was signed by Wm. P. Duval. He was the first gover-
nor of the territory. This bond realized $1,955 in 2003. A few edge splits
have been repaired with tape. Pinholes and small holes are also noticed.
Starting Bid: $625
20362
1834;
(Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Indebted Acknowledgement
$1,000 Apr. 16, 1834.
Fine;
An early bond sold out of New York City with the Phenix Bank in that
city collecting the interest. Many coupons are still attached to the bond.
There are contemporary repairs and repairs that are more modern. There
are also tears and holes. The indebted acknowledgement has edge tears
and internal splits with the longest being approximately four inches.
Repairs have been made with more modern materials on the second item.
The latter is signed by the territory of Florida's first governor, Wm. P.
Duval, who served from April 17, 1822 to April 24, 1834. There will be no
returns on this lot for any reason. (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $500
(Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Sep. 5,
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20363 (Tallahassee), FL- Territory of Florida Bond $1,000 Sep. 5, 1834
Cr. UNL Fine.
A Series B example that was payable at the Phenix Bank in New York.
Rubber stampings are on the back of the sheets. Edge wear is noticed and
there are small internal holes plus splits along the folds. Two coupons
have been reattached with contemporary materials. This bond realized
$1,667 at auction in 2003.
Starting Bid: $750
GEORGIA
20364 Atlanta, GA- Atlanta Clearing House Association $1, $5, $10,
$20 Oct. 30, 1907 Shafer & Sheehan GA520-la, GA520-5, GA520-10,
GA520-20 Extremely Fine, CU, CU, CU.
Four pieces of this scarce Georgia Panic of 1907 scrip, different denomi-
nations from the Atlanta Clearing House with the usual POCs present.
(Total: 4 notes)
Starting Bid: $375
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20365 Augusta, GA- Bridge Company of Augusta $20 18__ G24 Proof
PMG About Uncirculated 55.
This is an early proof, featuring a vignette of the bridge and its toll booths
at both ends, that was known in that form to Haxby, but not represented
in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. These early proofs that are not former
ABNCo residents tend to be more scarce, with usually only a handful or
less known. Because the issued notes from this issuer often tend to suffer
ink erosion problems in the signatures and other handwritten informa-
tion, this proof is a refreshing way to add a problem-free example.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20366 Augusta, GA- Bridge Company of Augusta $100 18__ G28
Proof PCGS Apparent About New 50.
As we noted when this example, once part of the Eric P. Newman collec-
tion, was originally sold in 2015: “Though low grade issued notes from
this banking company are available, proofs are extremely rare, and we
believe this $100 India paper proof engraved by Leney & Rollinson is
unique. Using a custom vignette for the bank series, a fierce looking
eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch flies above the bridge in the
top center vignette. Tollbooths and gatekeepers are at either end to allow
passengers entry....This faces up as a stunning example, and the proof
denomination was not in the Alan Dorris Georgia Obsolete note collec-
tion, the finest ever formed. Noted only with some “Mounting Remnants
on Back [by PCGS].’ This note possesses great style and rarity.” Nothing
has changed in the intervening four plus years to alter this assessment.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20367 Brunswick, GA- Commercial Bank of Brunswick $5 18 _ G6a
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
A rare bank that was only in operation from 1857 until the Civil War.
It had only one emission with the $1 seeing some circulation, yet all of
the other denominations are listed as SENC in the 1988 Haxby refer-
ence. Two sheets of four, a $1-$1-$2-$2 and a $5-$5-$10-$20, did appear
in the ABNCo archives auction of September, 2015. That is certainly not
enough notes to satisfy the demand of Georgia collectors. Three beauti-
ful detailed vignettes, that are scarce to rare, are depicted on this $5. It is
mounted on cardstock and has six small POCs along the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20368 Columbus, GA- Bank of Columbus $500 Jan. 1, 1859 G80 Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A beautiful brown-orange and black ink Proof of the highest denomina-
tion that this bank issued. One of only two known of the $500 denomina-
tion with this example mounted on cardstock with four small POCs. The
central vignette has Liberty holding a mirror with George Washington’s
likeness. She is holding class and in attendance are two native Americans.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,375
20369 Griffin, GA - Griffin Clearing House Association $10, $20
Nov. 1, 1907 Shafer & Sheehan GA740-10, GA740-20 Crisp Uncirculated.
Two pieces, both extremely scarce and both lovely. Each note is printed
in green ink on an orange background, and bears an orange overprint.
(Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $450
20370 Macon, GA- Manufacturers Bank $50 18 _ G38 Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
A Proof that depicts the industrial strength of Macon with a factory
vignette at center, three tradesmen at left, and a woman holding a bolt of
cloth that is ready for a loom. This black and white Proof is not mounted
and it has two small POCs along the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
Likely Unique for Both the Town and Issuer
20371 Mount Pleasant, GA- M. Pool 25¢ Feb., 1818 PCGS Apparent
Very Fine 20.
An exceptionally rare and likely unique early Georgia note which was
part of the Muscalus holdings. It is illustrated in Dr. Muscalus’ book
Album of Local Georgia Business Notes on page 35 and is the only note
known from this issuer and location. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20, with
a couple of minuscule edge splits that affect nothing, ex Alan Dorris
Collection.
Starting Bid: $500
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Nearly Perfect PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ
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This is king of all Georgia proofs and it comes with a mighty biography. It was a showpiece from the Alan Dorris Collection that we commenced selling
five years ago with the core collection notes. This was hands down the star achieving a $56,400 realization in combative competition. Amazingly, there
is an issued note known of the type. However, this is a unique full color print by Danforth, Wright & Co. It appears to be a series upon itself as there are
no known $20, $50 or $100 notes observed and was printed on one-subject sheet. India paper only. Standing Liberty is at the far left and the right end
has a ship within a finely lathed geometric frame. The color tint is splendid forming a spectacular view that merits close inspection in person. As close
to perfect as an Obsolete Note proof can get. That preservation and its greatest rarity make it one the great highlights from the Pease collection. He cer-
tainly treasured the pride of ownership of this trophy and the next curator will also. Six POCs.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $12,500
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An electrifying firebrick red tinted proof engraved and printed by the National Bank Note Company. The stunning color is complemented by its black
printing including the top center train vignette that was also used on the Confederate $100 Type 3 Montgomery note. Extremely rare and one of two
known proofs we are aware of. The other example we honored to sell as part of the Allan Dorris collection in January 2015. That proof was from a dif-
ferent original sheet than this example, but also had some minor edge problems which may have been caused by acidity in the deep red inking. A superb
piece that was purchased privately in 2012. Deep color and PMG notes some minor edge damage seen at the top center only. This proof is superior to
the Dorris Collection example which realized $5,875. Color proofs from the National Bank Note Company have always been considered the elite styles.
Chuck avidly obtained as many types as he could find recognizing that superiority and justly believing they were undervalued compared to many black
and white and ABNCo. proofs from the period.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,000
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When this crossed the auction block at our January 2015 offering of the core collection Georgia notes formed by Alan Dorris for multiple decades, the
competition was fierce to obtain this spectacular late series National Bank Note Company production. That evening it went from one great cabinet to
another great cabinet which is the resume such treasures often undergo. This is a special example and has it all. The Haxby Plate Note. Spectacular cen-
tral vignette of The Apotheosis of Washington. The full orange red tint, full of Durand Patented micro-devices, is as bright as the day this note left the
press, the margins are nearly perfect. This particular tint was also used on United States 3 Year Interest Bearing Notes printed by the NBN. PCGS notes
a couple of trivial edge nicks and some minor age spotting. There are 6 POC as manufactured and this India paper proof is on its original cardstock. An
impressive rarity, considered unique, and an important opportunity to obtain one of the greatest notes from Georgia. Notice the blue printed serial num-
ber “1926;” rarely used on a proof but illustrative to the client. There was only one like it on the sheet sold in the ABNCo. sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $10,000
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20375 Savannah, GA- Farmers and Mechanics Bank $10 June 1, 1860
G8a Proof PCGS Choice New 63.
Great color is seen on this nicely margined proof note that has the usual
punch cancels present. Rare in this form as we have only offered three
proofs on this bank.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20376 Savannah, GA- Farmers and Mechanics Bank $5 June 1, 1860
as G6a Proof PCGS Apparent Very Choice New 64.
This is an absolutely stunning black and red proof note that features a
vignette of Crawford’s Freedom in a central niche flanked by portraits of
a young girl and boy. PCGS mentions the usual small POCs in the sig-
nature lines as well as minor mounting remnants on the back which are
trivial. They do not get much nicer than this.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20377 Savannah, GA- Importing and Exporting Company of
Georgia | Share Stock Certificate July 5, 1863 Very Fine-Extremely Fine.
A blockade runner stock certificate with this company being organized
in April, 1863. Its president was Gazaway Bugg Lamar, who signed this
stock certificate. The firm purchased a total of five ships by the middle
of 1864 to run the blockade between Wilmington, North Carolina
and Bermuda. The latter was a depot for goods traveling to and from
Liverpool, England. Agents for I&E were stationed in Europe, Bermuda,
Wilmington, and Savannah. The company was dissolved and its assets
liquidated when Lamar swore allegiance to the United States after the
December 1864 capture of Savannah by General Sherman. We had a Fine-
VF example realize $1,527 in August, 2016. The example in this lot has an
ink spot at bottom center.
Starting Bid: $750
20378 Savannah, GA- Marine Bank of Georgia $1 18__ G2 Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ 6 POCs.
With simple yet elegant design, this one has an oval portrait of Selina
Shirley Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon, a religious leader in 18th
century England, and a vignette of a man on horseback. Aside from a
couple of well circulated examples, we are unaware of any public auction
appearances for at least the last decade for this design. Two notes, part
of an uncut sheet of $1-$1-$2-$2, appeared as part of Lot 317 in the 1990
ABNCo Archives sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20379 Savannah, GA- Marine Bank of Georgia $10 18__ G8 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
A very instructional black and white Proof due to the vignette and por-
trait. This example is mounted with six small POCs through the paper,
but not the cardstock. Pencilled on the back is, “Sgts. Jasper and Newton
Freeing the Captives.” Durand describes this historical vignette as being
the rarest version of this rescue found on Obsoletes. Also, pencilled on
the back is, “Pulaski.” Casimir Pulaski was a Polish nobleman who came
to America to fight in the American Revolution. He was mortally wound-
ed by grapeshot during a cavalry charge against British forces at the Battle
of Savannah in October, 1779. There were only two examples of this Proof
in the September, 1990 ABNCo archives auction. Also, this particular
piece was once part of the Chet Krause Collection.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
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20380 Savannah, GA- Bank of Savannah $2 Jan. 1, 186_ G8a Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A red underprint adorns this deuce that has a center vignette that was
also used for Confederate T41 $100s. Six POCs are found in the signature
areas on this Proof that is mounted on cardstock. The stains mentioned
on the third party back label are light foxing.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20381 Savannah, GA- Timber Cutter’s Bank $2 18 | G4b Proof PMG
Uncirculated 62.
An unmounted Proof with an elaborate green underprint and three
portraits representing idyllic 1850s life is in this lot. There are four small
punch cancels along the signature lines. This example was previously
mounted and it has a small tear.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20382 Idaho City/Boise City, Idaho Territory- B.M. DuRell & Co./
First National Bank of Idaho $50 186_ (Apr. 8, 1920) Remainder PMG
Very Fine 30.
An excessively rare Idaho Territorial note issued by B.M. DuRell & Co.
of Idaho City which is actually both a scrip issue and a transition piece to
the issuance of National Bank Notes in Idaho. Benjamin M. DuRell came
west to California around 1849, then went north to St. Helens, Oregon
in 1853, where he built a flour and sawmill. When that was destroyed
by fire, he moved to Salem, where he built a large packing plant and a
second sawmill. A disastrous flood during the winter of 1861-62 again
put him out of business, and he headed for the Idaho gold fields. On his
way to Idaho in 1862, he met Christopher Moore and the two began haul-
ing goods to the mines in Auburn, Oregon. In the spring of 1863, they
brought supplies to Boise, selling some from their wagons and hauling
the rest to the Snake River for sale to miners. The partners opened several
stores, including B.M. DuRell & Co. in Boise and Idaho City. The stores
offered banking services as well as merchandise, and this financial activ-
ity led DuRell and Moore to join with three other investors (including
Territorial Governor David Ballard) to organize the First National Bank
of Idaho in 1866. The bank was granted a charter on March 11, 1867 and
opened for business in the rear of DuRell’s Boise store on June 6, 1867. A
branch was soon opened in the Idaho City store as well. DuRell sold his
interest in the bank in 1872, and moved to Utah, where he organized the
Salt Lake City NB of Utah. The PMG back label states both date added
and annotations. The added date of “April 8th 1920” is in black ink at
upper right. The annotations are the words “non-negotiable” penned in
red ink to the immediate right of the Lincoln portrait and also at lower
right above the signature line. This is only the third $50 from this issue
that we have offered and the first of this denomination since January,
2009.
Starting Bid: $875
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20383 Idaho City/Boise City, Idaho Territory- B.M. DuRell & Co./
First National Bank of Idaho $100 186_ UNL Remainder PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
This remainder is by far the highest graded example of this $100 that we
have ever been able to offer. Two towns are listed on the face, while the
face also has the bank this note will be redeemed at. The back displays
the true issuer of this note, B.M. DuRell & Co. Not a single fold can be
discerned through the third party holder. Vignette of Freedom at left was
used on Fr. 1 through 5a and Fr. 61 through 63b.
Starting Bid: $1,500
20384 Unknown Location, ID - James H. Kyner 10¢ Very Fine.
There is a lot of history behind this note, but much remains unknown,
including the exact location of Mr. Kyner’s store. Kyner is an almost
legendary figure who led a full life and then some. Born in Ohio in 1846,
he enlisted in the Union Army at 15 and was promptly invalided out of
the Army after losing a leg in his first engagement, the bloody battle of
Shiloh. Undaunted by this setback, he moved to Nebraska and, as a pro-
railroad spokesman, was elected to the Legislature. Leaving his seat, he
became a contractor for the Union Pacific, then moved to Idaho, where he
worked supplying 130 teams of horses and 150 men building the Oregon
Short Line Railroad from Granger, Wyoming to the Idaho-Oregon bor-
der. Almost all of the construction in 1882, which is when Kyner was
on the books of the railroad as a contractor, took place in Idaho, as the
railroad, following the Oregon Trail, reached Montpelier, Idaho in June
of 1882, Shoshone by March of 1883, and the Idaho-Oregon border by
1884. Kyner lost his modest fortune during the Panic of 1893, but made it
all back and more within the next decade. Kyner retired to Bladensburg,
Maryland, purchasing the historic Bostwick House, built around 1745,
in 1904. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975,
Kyner’s granddaughter sold the house to the Town of Bladensburg in
1997. Kyner lived well into his nineties, and penned a fascinating memoir
called End of Track in 1937.
This note is the only currency item we have ever seen or encountered
from Mr. Kyner. It is signed by him as “Contractor,” and bears a green
inked portrait of a rather dapper Kyner which covers most of the reverse.
Any estimate here is simply a guess, as is the true location of Mr. Kyner’s
store (which may well have moved as the railroad construction pro-
gressed), but this is still a great western Obsolete which could well be
unique. A few rust spots are present, but the note is otherwise lovely.
Starting Bid: $500
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20385 Cairo, IL- Planters Bank $2 18__ G4 Proof PMG Choice About
Unc 58 EPQ.
The Planters Bank was organized as a Free Bank and had circulating
notes printed but apparently never got beyond that point. As a result, only
proofs are available from this bank. The bank and its issues were not rep-
resented in the landmark 1990 ABNCo Archives sale, suggesting that a
very limited number of surviving notes exist. It appears that there are two
examples of the $2, with the second being listed and illustrated in Haxby.
The only public appearances of this design were made by two proprietary
proofs with rather shocking pink tints. This note, with four small POCs
in the signature lines is mounted on an unusual, slightly undersize, card
which is probably new. A die proof of the main vignette is also included.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $500
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20386 Carmi, IL- Bank of Carmi $5 18 __ as G6a Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
The $5 features an oval vignette of two young girls, a larger vignette of a
farm girl with two calves, and the state auditor die as well as a large red
FIVE protector. There is a small ABNCo. monogram at right center. The
note is printed on card and has the usual POCs in the signature lines.
This $5 is from the same uncut sheet as the $2 also appearing in this auc-
tion and could be the only $5 proof extant from this bank.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
20387 Carmi, IL- Merchants’ Bank $2 Aug. 9, 1860 G4a Proof PMG
Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
The Merchants’ Bank was a Free Bank that opened in 1858 and failed
along with 89 other Free Banks from the state in 1861. While a financial
bust, the bank had exquisite notes printed by National Bank Note Co.
This $2 has an awesome steamboat vignette and striking red design ele-
ments. It is printed on India paper mounted on original cardstock and
has the usual POCs in the signature lines. Very rare and seldom seen.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20388 Carmi, IL- Merchants’ Bank $3 Aug. 9, 1860 G6a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 64.
Another striking issue from this bank that failed in 1861, this $3 has a
large vignette of a farm mother and child with cattle, the state auditor
die, and a male portrait (which is also included on an accompanying
die proof). The design is set off by vibrant large red panels. The note is
printed on India paper, mounted on card stock, with the usual POCs in
the signature lines. This example may well be unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20389 Chester, IL- Bank of Chester $1 18 _ as G2a Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
The Bank of Chester was organized under Illinois Free Banking laws in
1856 and failed, with 89 other Ilinois Free Banks, in 1861 as a collapse in
southern state bond prices at the start of the Civil War proved to be too
much to overcome. The note, printed by Danforth, Wright & Co. features
the state auditor’s die, a very large and intricate round die with ONE
on it, an oval portrait of Liberty and a large red 1 protector. It is printed
on Indian paper mounted on cardstock and was probably attached to a
Danforth, Wright archive book card at one time. The note has the usual
POCs in the signature lines. PMG has located a solitary pin or tack hole
in the upper right corner in the frameline. This note was part of a $1-$2-
$3-$5 uncut sheet that was Lot 346 in the 1990 ABNCo. Archives sale and
matches the description given there perfectly. It later surfaced in 2006
and was purchased in a private transaction by our consignor. We are
aware of no other public appearances in the last decade and believe that
this note may well be unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20390 Chester, IL- Bank of Chester $2 18 _ as G4a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 64.
The Bank of Chester was a Free Bank that opened in 1856 and failed in
1861 when southern states bond prices plummeted. The $2 has ornate
framed portraits of Franklin and a lady as well as the state auditor die and
a large red 2 protector. The note is printed on India paper and mounted
on cardstock with the usual POCs in the signature lines. The original
source for this note and the $3 which also appears in this auction was a
single uncut sheet of $1-$2-$3-$5 that was Lot 346 in the 1990 ABNCo
Archives sale. Based upon subsequent public auction appearances, this
note may be unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
20391 McLeansboro, IL- Producers Bank $3 Nov. 1, 1860 G6a
Remainder PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ.
A spectacular late date National Bank Note Company printed remainder,
with an extraordinarily pretty red-orange tint. The vignette of a dog’s
head at right adds to its appeal.
Starting Bid: $500
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20392 Momence, IL - Bank of Momence $3 18__ G6aP Proof PMG
Uncirculated 61 4 POCs.
A very colorful American Bank Note Co. imprint proof on India paper
from one of Illinois’ many rare titles. The layout is lovely with a rural
scene at the lower left. The red tint is very deep. This is the Haxby Plate
Note and came from the Schingoethe-Forgue-Smedley pedigree chain.
PMG notes this is repaired, pieces added, and previously mounted. It
maintains a pleasing face with strong color. This realized a hefty $11,750
at the 2014 ANA; but the competition was strong for such rarities then. It
is still quite a desirable proof and there are few notes of any kind known
from the bank.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
20393 Momence, IL- Bank of Momence $2 Dec. 1, 1860 G4a Proof
PMG Uncirculated 60.
The bank was intended to operate under Illinois’ Free Banking laws and
had circulating notes printed but never opened for business, with all
notes allegedly destroyed. Aside from one remainder (possibly retained
for archive purposes by the State Auditor or liberated at the last moment),
proofs are all that is available for collectors seeking notes from this bank.
While Illinois Free Banks were nearly universally financial failures, their
notes are known for wonderful design. Printed by ABNCo, this striking
red and black note features vignettes of a family with a young colt as well
as a milkmaid with her charges. The state auditor’s die completes the
design. This is the Haxby plate note and may well be the only surviving
proof example of this denomination as the bank was not represented in
the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. PMG notes several small tears that have
been repaired with benign materials on the back. In addition, the note
has the usual small POCs in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20394 Newton, IL- Illinois Central Bank $2 Dec. 1, 1859 as G4b Proof
PMG Uncirculated 62.
The Illinois Central Bank opened as a Free Bank in 1859 and failed along
with 89 other Illinois Free Banks in 1861. This attractive green and black
note features a vignette at center that was engraved by Alfred Jones and
titled Black and White Beauties. The state auditor die appears at left and
there are two green 2 protectors. The bank title and end panels are also
printed in green. It is printed on India paper with the usual small POCs
in the signature lines. Neither this bank nor this note was represented in
the ABNCo Archives holdings and we believe that it is excessively rare.
We have only seen a small handful of issued notes appear in recent public
auctions. Minor repairs are mentioned.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20395 Pittsfield, IL- Pittsfield Bank $2 18__ G4 Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
Located in west central Illinois, the Pittsfield Bank was a Free Bank oper-
ating under the state’s free banking legislation. Bonds were deposited
with the State Treasurer, with the State Auditor providing oversight of
Free Bank operations. The bank opened in 1858 and failed in 1862. This
note features vignettes of a farm girl and three men unsuccessfully try-
ing to bridle a spirited horse. In addition the required Auditor's die also
appears. Lot 365 in the 1990 ABNCo. Archives sale contained a $1-$2-$5-
$5 uncut sheet. In addition, Haxby was aware of, and listed, a $2 proof.
The telltale side mounting hinges on the back of this note suggest a much
earlier provenance possibility of D.C. Wismer in the 1930s. In any case,
with two examples presently known to us, this rarity should attract the
requisite amount of bidding attention. As mentioned, PMG has indicated
that the note was previously mounted.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20396 Rock Island, IL- Bank of Federal Union $1 18 _ as G2a Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 6 POCs.
This Free Bank was organized in 1856 and was one of ninety Illinois Free
Banks to fail in 1861 as financial markets slashed the value of underly-
ing state bonds used to secure their circulation. The bank’s imposing
name lent no support to its efforts to remain in business. In addition
to a red overall tint and red and white design elements and large ONE
protector, the note also bears an oval portrait of Washington, a large
allegorical vignette of perhaps America standing by a column with a rib-
bon inscribed UNION, and the required State Auditor's die at right. This
example was the subject of a private sale in 2005 and has not had any pub-
lic auction appearances in at least the last decade. It is likely unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20397 Rushville, IL- Rushville Bank $2 185 G2 Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
The Rushville Bank opened as a Free Bank in 1855 and failed in 1857,
probably due to the financial effects of the Panic of 1857. Oddly, the
large center vignette depicts the state seal of the state of Pennsylvania. It
is printed on India paper mounted on card and, in turn, mounted on a
Danforth Wright & Co. archive book card. This note was probably part
of Lot 375 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale that contained a single uncut
sheet of $2-$3-$5-$10. In addition, this note was known in proof form to
Haxby and illustrated in his 1988 catalog.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20398 Sparta, IL- Bank of Sparta $1 June 1, 1860 as G2a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Bank of Sparta was organized in 1861 and actually survived until
1865, a rarity amongst the state’s Free Banks. While National Bank Note
Company was a late entrant into the state bank note business, its work
was superlative. This bright red and black $1 bears a large allegorical
vignette of Liberty at left, the obligatory State Auditor’s die at right and
the same eagle vignette that was used on the familiar $10 note on the New
Orleans Canal & Banking Company. PMG notes the usual POCs in the
signature lines and evidence of previous mounting on the back (stamp
hinges). No examples of this lovely note design were included in the
1990 ABNCo sale. Its provenance includes a 2015 public auction appear-
ance, time in the Schingoethe collection, and earlier stays in the Julian
Blanchard and D.C. Wismer collections. Here is the opportunity to add
your name to the provenance of this classic beauty.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20399 Thebes, IL- Canal Bank $3 May 1, 1860 G2a Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 64.
Yet another Illinois Free Bank that was not part of the ABNCo Archives
sale, this firm was in business for a short time in 1860-61 before being
overwhelmed by the financial turmoil surrounding the start of the
war. It was one of ninety to fail in the state in 1861. National Bank Note
Company, a late entrant into the state bank note business, usually turned
out delightful designs and this note is no exception with extravagant red
tints and design elements complementing detailed vignettes such as The
Mill Door at center. The obligatory State Auditor's die appears at right.
Mounted on lightweight cardstock with the usual POCs in the signature
lines. This note’s provenance extends from a 2004 public auction appear-
ance where our consignor acquired this example back to a 2002 Memphis
sale after having been purchased from George Wait collection in the early
1980s. We believe it to be one of two known, joining a lesser condition
example that was part of the Eric P. Newman Collection which we sold in
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From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20400 Toulon, IL- Toulon Bank $3 Oct. 1, 1860 G6a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 64.
The Toulon Bank opened as a Free Bank in late 1860 and barely survived
into the following year before failing. 1861 was a bad year for Illinois Free
Banks, with 90 failing due to the financial fallout from the start of the
Civil War. National Bank Note Company printed this lovely note that
features a center vignette of a livestock drive entitled The Drove as well
as the auditor’s die. A detailed red security tint covers the bottom half
of the note. This note is printed on India paper mounted on the original
cardstock with the usual POCs in the signature lines. This example came
out of one of the Schingoethe sales in 2006. Haxby also lists and illus-
trates this design in proof form, with the plate note not appearing to have
POCs. There has been one other public appearance of an A Plate note in
2013, bringing the total known population to three pieces. A die proof of
the center vignette accompanies this note.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $500
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20401 Covington, IN- Bank of Covington $5 18__ as G6 Wolka 0460-
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The Bank of Covington was a Free Bank in operation from 1853 until
its failure in 1855. While state records indicate no remaining outstand-
ing circulation, several issued notes are nonetheless known. The $5 has
Danforth Wright & Co.’s spectacular passenger train vignette that had
several variants and was widely used. A large lathework panel was added
for additional security This bank was represented by a single four subject
$1-$2-$5-$5 sheet in the ABNCo. Archives holdings. We believe that this
sheet is the sole source for proofs from this bank and that it was cut some-
time after 1990. The note is on cardstock and has the usual POCs in both
the bank official and state official signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20402 Indianapolis, IN- Farmers and Mechanics Bank $5 Sep. 1, 1855
UNL Wolka 0910-09 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank was a Free Bank, located in
Indianapolis, that opened in 1854 and quickly legally altered its plates
so that a second bank location in Rensselaer could be established. In
January, 1855, one of the bank’s officers embezzled most of the bank’s
funds and fled Indianapolis. While this act did not immediately topple
the bank, the impact was severe. A new series of replacement notes was
commissioned (but never printed.) It is likely that this was done so that
the first series could be readily identified as “stolen” and repudiated.
Ultimately the impact was so great that the bank failed. The designs of
the 1855 dated replacement series were different from those used on the
1854 notes. This $5 has a very well done vignette of a mechanic at left, the
Auditor’s die at top center, and a vignette of a bull’s head at right. This
note was originally part of a four subject $1-$2-$5-$5 sheet that was lot
416 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. The two $5s were different designs.
We believe that this $5 proof is unique at present and very likely to
remain so. The note has the usual small POCs in the signature lines and
is mounted on the original Danforth, Wright & Co. archive book card.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20403 Lafayette, IN- Merchants Bank $2 Dec. 15, 1852 as G4 Wolka
1110-03 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ 6 POCs.
The Merchants Bank was one of the earlier Free Banks to be organized
in the state, opening in late 1852. The bank, like many others in the state,
failed in 1855. that summer, the Auditor of State published notice that
note holders should return notes to his office by July 15 for cancella-
tion. Once the total of returned circulation had been determined and the
bank’s securities sold, the notes were redeemed at 90¢ on the dollar. All
proceeds were eventually exhausted making further redemptions impos-
sible. This proof has a large vignette of a public building that some have
assumed was the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. It is not and remains
unidentified. Two Native American warriors and the Auditor’s die com-
plete the design. Formerly part of Lot 424 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives
sale and the Roger H. Durand collection (who uses this note as a plate
note in his architecture book). A rare note seldom seen in any form.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20404 New Albany, IN- City of New Albany at New Albany
Insurance Company $1 18__ UNL Wolka 1775-01 Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 64.
This municipal note, payable at a local insurance company, was payable
in State Bank of Indiana notes which were nearly the equivalent of spe-
cie thanks to that bank’s conservative approach to banking. Typical of
UBS&H / DU designs, this $1 incorporates a number of medallion heads
whose almost topographical 3-D character made successful counterfeit-
ing very difficult. The center vignette is an early example of the “Native
American viewing “Civilization” genre that was popular during the
antebellum period. There was one example of this denomination that
was part of lot 443 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale (this note) and we
are also aware of one example that was ensconced in the Western Reserve
Historical Society (ca. 1996). Suffice it to say, the number of survivors is
extremely small, likely just two.
This note is superior to the Western Reserve Historical Society example,
with no POCs or damage and has a ghost image of a $1 note on the
Clinton Bank of New York City on the card.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20405 Peru, IN- Miami Bank $2 June 1, 1854 G4 Wolka 1980-02 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
The Miami Bank was envisioned as a Free Bank but was never completely
organized. Fortunately for collectors, notes were designed by Danforth,
Wright & Co. and proofs were prepared. The designs are absolutely stun-
ning with gigantic engraved protectors such as the lazy 2 that occupies
virtually the entire width of the note and vignettes alluding to the area's
Native American heritage (Miami county was named after the Miami
Indians who had traditionally lived in the area, with relocations occur-
ring a scant eight years before this note is datelined.) This note was part
of Lot 448 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale which comprised a single
$1-$2-$5-$5 sheet. Haxby and other earlier researchers were aware of
these proofs although one can not be certain if the knowledge was based
on physical inspection of notes or contemporary documentary evidence.
Based upon a close inspection of the plate note illustration in the 2018
Indiana state catalog, your cataloger can confidently say that there are
two examples of this design extant. This example, not surprisingly, has
the usual small POCs in all of the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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A great piece of Iowa scrip which is unlisted in the new Oakes reference
and the sole example we have ever seen or heard of from this Iowa loca-
tion. It is a perfect Fractional lookalike from this merchant, whose store
was located in Creston. Fortunately for collectors, it is a problem-free
example with no adverse comments listed on the PMG holder. If rarity
and desirability are any guide here, expect bidding to easily reach and
perhaps well exceed...
Starting Bid: $600
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Apparent Fine 15.
A great piece of Iowa scrip from an issuer which is unlisted in the Oakes
reference. Charles T. Biederbecke was a German immigrant who migrat-
ed to Davenport in 1856 and formed a partnership with another German
immigrant, Frank W. Miller. The partners established a wholesale gro-
cery business named Beiderbecke & Miller Wholesale Grocers which
thrived in the growing Davenport economy during and after the Civil
War. Both built mansions in Davenport which still exist, the FW. Miller
house, which later became the residence and headquarters for the diocese
of Davenport, and the Biederbecke house, which now operates as a bed
and breakfast. Biederbecke later served as President of the Iowa National
Bank of Davenport, which he helped organize in 1890. Biederbecke’s
grandson, Bix Biederbecke, became well known as one of America’s pre-
mier jazz musicians. There are a few some minor splits and repairs, but
this is a certainly rare and likely unique item of great historical interest.
Starting Bid: $750
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20408 Dubuque, IA- Dubuque and Sioux City Rail Road Co. $1 Feb.
7, 1862 Oakes 52-1 PMG Choice Fine 15.
We have auctioned a mere two examples of this plain rare Iowa railroad
note previously. The first offering was in May, 2007 when we auctioned
this exact note, grading a raw Fine, for $1,495. The second auction
appearance was the piece in the Newman Collection. It graded PCGS
Fine 12 Apparent and realized $2,232 in May, 2016. Tonight’s specimen
has a pencilled annotation of “3532” at back upper right.
Starting Bid: $625
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20409 Dubuque, IA (Terr.)- Miners Bank of Dubuque at Mechanics’
& Traders’ Bank, Cincinnati $10 18__ Remainder PMG Very Fine 30.
Banks often tried to use remote redemption partners as a way of slowing
down redemptions. That appears to be the case here, as the Mechanics’
& Traders’ Bank of Cincinnati was some 500 miles away from Dubuque.
The Iowa Territory existed from 1838-1846 and the Mechanics’ & Traders
Bank was in business (before becoming a branch of the State Bank of
Ohio) from 1838-1844, narrowing down the probable issue timeframe to
about six years. This is a handsome note without problems, printed on
bright paper with full margins. Perfect for lowa and Ohio collections that
would benefit from having this historic tie note.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20410 Dubuque, IA- Smith & Cannon State Bank of Iowa Dubuque
Branch 10¢ Dec. 1, 1862 Oakes UNL PMG Very Good 10.
We have now offered this rare issuer a total of three times. Our last Smith
& Cannon offering was a raw Fine 10¢ example that crossed the auction
block to the tune of $1,762 in September, 2015. A small piece of perforated
paper has been attached at back lower center.
Starting Bid: $500
20411 Wapello, IA- City of Wapello $5 July 20, 1857 Oakes 110-4
PMG About Uncirculated 55, POC.
A woodman chopping down a tree is at left and at right is a detailed
vignette of a sawmill. We have auctioned only two examples of this note.
The last example was a raw Fine that did not have a POC. It realized
$1,175 in September, 2015.
Starting Bid: $500
KANSAS
20412 Levenworth (sic), KS- Scott, Kerr & Co. $1 June 1, 1862
Whitfield 322 PMG Very Good 10.
Scott, Kerr & Co. was formed in 1858 when Lyman Scott, Sr. bought
out the interests of the principals of a previous firm, the Isett-Brewster
Bank and organized a new bank, the Bank of Scott, Kerr & Co., with
John Kerr who had also been associated with the former bank. In 1862,
the firm shortened its name to Scott, Kerr & Co. and issued a new series
of notes. This note is from the first printing of that issue, with the town
name spelled incorrectly as Levenworth. The note, which has a portrait
of General Winfield Scott as well as a vignette entitled Men at Mill, is
signed by John Kerr as cashier and Lucien Scott, Lyman Scott, Sr.’s son, as
president. It appears that Scott’s signature is engraved while Kerr’s is pen
signed. PMG notes a tear that has been sealed in the upper right corner
just to the right of the counter. This note is seldom encountered and is
quite rare.
Starting Bid: $500
KENTUCKY
20413 Bowling Green, KY- Peoples Bank of Kentucky $5 G38a
Hughes 77 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A gorgeous red and black Proof that will add to any Proof or Kentucky
collection. This well printed $5 is mounted on a card with a small hinge
on the back of the card. Before tonight's pair of offerings, the only other
proof we had sold on this bank was a near gem that realized between
$1,000 to $1,500 on a couple of occasions.
Starting Bid: $500
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20414 Bowling Green, KY- Peoples Bank of Kentucky $3 18__ G36a
Hughes 75 Face and Back Proofs PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ;
Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
Only one $2-$3-$10-$20 (lot 483) uncut sheet on this bank was part of
the ABNCo Archives auction that was held in 1990. This $3 example is
very pretty with a red undertint and a black ink face, while the back was
printed in brown-orange ink. The face is mounted on cardstock and the
back is not mounted. Six small POCs dot the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,375
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20415 Frankfort, KY- Farmers Bank of Kentucky- Two Documentary
& Numismatic History Volumes
Put together by the family of one of the principals of the Farmers Bank
of Kentucky at Frankfort, these two large ledger-like scrapbooks tell
the story of the bank and its bank notes. The books contain approxi-
mately 15 die proofs of vignettes selected for use on the bank’s notes, 43
genuine and counterfeit issues (with a number of genuine / counterfeit
comparison pairs), nine proofs (including a $50 and $100 proof), two 2
subject proof sheets, two 3 subject proof sheets, and twenty notes from
other banks that use vignettes also appearing on the bank’s notes (includ-
ing one proof). Also included is miscellaneous ephemera like covers, wax
seals, photographs, and old letter transcriptions. Additionally, a large
group of checks and drafts (around 50) and letters from the 1850s to the
1880s (around 45). Please note that these checks, drafts, and letters have
mostly been laminated to preserve them. These two books represent a lot
of effort that has been expended to put together some of the numismatic
history of the Farmers Bank of Kentucky. It is hoped that they will be held
intact as a true historical resource. A careful inspection of these books is
recommended as there will be no returns on this lot for any reason. (Total:
2 books)
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20416 Lexington, KY- Lexington & Ohio Rail Road $5 184_ Hughes
UNL Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58.
A circulating bond with a nice vignette of an early train. We also see
George Washington wearing a toga and holding a fasces within two large
“5” counters. Four small POCs are along the signature lines. This is an
issuer we have never before entertained.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20417 Lexington, KY- Northern Bank of Kentucky $50 18__ _G370
Hughes 464 Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.
An unmounted red and black ABNCo Proof that does not have a single
POC. The seated female at center holds a scroll that reads, “Northern
Bank of Kentucky.” This Proof is positively a lovely example of the
engraver's art.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20418 Louisville, KY- Bank of Kentucky $50 18__ G32 Hughes 514
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
The Bank of Kentucky opened in 1834 and continued in business until
early 1866 when all thirteen branches except the one in Frankfort (which
became the Kentucky National Bank in 1871) were closed. This note
has framed portraits of Washington and Lafayette that flank a central
vignette of an allegorical maiden (perhaps representing Agriculture)
seated by a framed rendition of the Kentucky state seal. The note is
mounted on card which has a ghost image of a $50 note on the Bank of
Hawkinsville (presumably Georgia). The usual POCs are present in the
signature spaces. We are aware of two examples of this design at present.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20419 Louisville, KY- Peoples Bank $5 18__ G48a Hughes 565 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A colorful Proof with red and black inks plus first rate engravings. We
have never before offered this design on this bank. Six small POCs line up
along the signature lines and the note is not mounted.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
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20420 Abbeville, LA- Parish of Vermilion $1 Sep. 2, 1862 PMG Very
Fine 25 Net.
An issuer that had escaped us entirely until now with this being the first
note that we have offered on this parish. This example is payable in either
Confederate or Louisiana bank notes. Ink burn is found in the signatures
and the serial number. Tape was used to repair the ink burn.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20421 Abbeville, LA- Town of Abbeville 10¢ March 25, 1862 PMG
Very Fine 25 Net.
An extremely rare municipal issue from a community where we have
never offered even a single Obsolete note. PMG notes an ink burn and a
tape repair, both of which are of little consequence on a note of this rarity.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20422 Charleston, LA- Town of Charleston 25¢ Oct. 25, 1862 PMG
Very Fine 20.
A municipal issuer that we have never before auctioned. A large amount
of selvage is found in the left margin. Several small holes of varying sizes
are also observed along with the statement that this note is payable in
Confederate notes or “bills of the Bank of Louisiana.”
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20423 Grand Coteau, LA- Corporation of Grand Coteau $1 April 7,
1862 PMG Very Fine 30.
The first example of this denomination we have had to offer from this
very scarce issuer. Each of the other two pieces we have sold from Grand
Coteau were repaired, something this note, despite its thin paper, has
managed to avoid completely.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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New Iberia, LA- E. Bourcy $1 June 1, 1862 PMG Very Fine 25.
This is the first time that this issuer has been in any of our auctions. This
$1 is ina comment free third party holder.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20425 New Orleans, LA- Citizens’ Bank of Louisiana $10-$10-$10-$10
186_ Uncut Remainder Sheet PMG About Uncirculated 55.
This English text on the face and French text on the back design with a
large “Dix” (ten) at center was not printed until after the song Dixie had
been premiered by Bryant’s Minstrels in New York City on April 4, 1859.
Excellent color is found on this lightly handled sheet where each note has
a maritime vignette at top center and at lower left the portrait has been
identified as Louisiana Governor Andre Bienvenu Roman. He served two
terms from 1831-35 and 1839-43.
Starting Bid: $500
20426 New Orleans, LA- H. Fassman & Co. 25¢ Mar. 22, 1862 PCGS
Choice About New 55PPQ.
A lovely example of merchants’ scrip, with this issuer having appeared
only twice over the years in any of our auctions. This is easily the finest
piece we have offered and this crisp, well embossed note displays only
minor handling.
Starting Bid: $625
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20427 New Orleans, LA- J. Mills $3 Feb. 1, 1862 Medlar 4 PMG Very
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An excessively rare and perhaps unique bi-state note. It is issued from
New Orleans and clearly signed by J. Mills but it is payable in Confederate
Notes in Sherman, Texas by a gentleman that Medlar lists as M.W. Joprin.
This is the Medlar plate note, and, having seen or heard of no others, it
could well be the only example extant by this issuer. It’s certain to be a
hotly contested item for both Texas and Louisiana collectors. PMG notes
minor repairs but these are not visible through the holder.
Starting Bid: $875
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20428 Parish of Concordia, LA (Orleans Territory)- John Grafton
Cotton Receipt Mar. 2, 1810 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
The area comprising the state of Louisiana was known as the Orleans
Territory from 1804 to 1812. With the invention of the Cotton Gin in
1793, early entrepreneurs like John Grafton created a business of “gin-
ning” cotton (separating the seeds from the cotton fibers) for others. This
historical certificate gives some insights into the cost (10% of the cotton
extracted) and dangers (“danger of fire excepted”) of the business in
these early days. The certificate is almost colonial-like in some respects
with indented left and (to a lesser extent) right edges. John Grafton was a
very early settler. PMG mentions that the certificate has been previously
mounted. There appear of remnants of a red way seal and another paper
in the upper left corner. While value is difficult to assess, rarity is more
certain.
Starting Bid: $500
20429 St. Joseph, LA- Parish of Tensas $5 Apr. 4, 1862 PMG About
Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
A scarcer Parish note, and considerably scarcer when found in a higher
state of preservation such as this pretty example. Only a light corner fold
and some handling are observed on this well printed, nicely margined
note. One of only three AU $5 notes we have sold, with the others both
having sold for just over $1,000 each.
Starting Bid: $500
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20430 St. Martinsville, LA- St. Gernain (Germain) & Maraist $1 ND
(circa 1862) PMG Fine 12.
Another Louisiana issuer that we have never before auctioned. The name
is spelled as, “Gernain” at center and at far left the name is spelled as,
“Germain.” Maraist was the local postmaster and at far right the note
reads, “Receivable in postage dues / Aug. Maraist, P.M.” There is a tape
repair at right center on the back. There is also a little rust at top center
from being pinned. That action may have saved this rare note.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, 5 POCs.
The Pease collection features one of the most comprehensive offerings
ever of National Bank Note Company full color proofs. This Thomaston,
Maine type was unknown to Haxby and was discovered in a trove of
color proofs that surfaced in Virginia several years ago. It is now the
Kelly plate note adding to its desirability. The full vermillion-red tint is
a wonder of micro-printing technique using the Cyrus Durand patents.
Top center an eagle and at the lower left Webster. Extremely vibrant color,
and so noted by PMG, and virtually a Gem. Of the highest rarity, possibly
unique, and unquestionably beautiful.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
MARYLAND
20432 Annapolis, MD- Farmers Bank of Maryland $100 18__
Shank 2.3.96P Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
The Farmers Bank of Maryland was a long-lived successful institution
with three branches that opened in 1805. In 1865, all of the branches
became national banks except for the Elkton branch which closed its
doors. This $100 has razor sharp portraits of Franklin and Washington
as well as a center vignette depicting three men pausing to “solve all of the
world’s problems.” This design was not present in the ABNCo Archives
sale in 1990. We are aware of a single public auction appearance when
we sold this exact note in our 2004 CSNS Signature Auction. The note
pictured in the Maryland state catalogue is similar to, but not exactly the
same as, this example (minor changes in text and location of some infor-
mation). It is inconclusive whether this is the Haxby plate note, but in any
case we appear to have only one or two examples surviving. The usual
small POCs appear in the signature lines in this note that is on card.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20433 Baltimore, MD- Merchants Bank $5 18 — G20b Shank
5.127.15P Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58.
An india paper only Proof with green and black color. This boldly
embossed $5 has not been cancelled in any fashion and is of the variety
that states that the bank’s capital is $2,000,000, up from $1,500,000 as
seen on earlier notes. This example was once previously mounted and
there is a minor tear repair in the bottom margin that was made with a
tiny piece of tape. The center vignette is of Commerce who rests herself
on a big bag of spilling coins. A die proof struck on card of this vignette
is included in this lot. Measurements are approximately 5 by 3.75 inches
and the vignette is not graded.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20434 Ellicotts Mills, MD- Patapsco Bank of Maryland 50¢ 1837
UNL Shank 43.2.5P Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A rare historical vignette of the American victory at the Battle of
Plattsburg Bay during the War of 1812 is at center. This was the final
invasion of the northern states by the British during September, 1814.
This Proof is printed on india paper and mounted on card. It has not been
cancelled. The third party label incorrectly calls this a $50 note instead of
a 50¢ note.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20435 Andover, MA- Andover Bank $1,000 18__ G118a Proof PMG
Uncirculated 60.
A delightful M-note with a big red ornate “M” at center and mounted.
This was the highest denomination issued by the bank with this piece
being the Haxby plate note on page 718. Almost all of the notes on this
bank are listed as SENC with the only plated genuine notes being the
$500 and $1,000 denominations in Proof. This example was previously
mounted and has a small tear. Twelve small POCs are also found in the
signature areas.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A lovely Lazy Deuce Obsolete as a red “2” rests on its side at center. It is a
well preserved example with perfectly proportioned balanced margins. It
has four small POCs where the india paper of the Proof has been removed
in the signature area, but the backing is undisturbed. This exact design
with the red “2” is not listed in Haxby, but it is similar to G4. This bank
would go on and become the Millers River National Bank in December,
1864 with charter number 708.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20437 Blackstone, MA- Worcester County Bank $50 18__ G30a Proof
PMG Choice About Unc 58.
An intricate design that shows off the skill of the ABNCo is found on this
$50. This Proof was printed on india paper and was not mounted. The
minute handling in the bottom margin at lower right accounts for the
handling. This is the Haxby plate note on page 729. This bank became the
Worcester County National Bank of Blackstone in May, 1865 with charter
number 1207. Four POCs are noticed in the signature area.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Regiment 3¢ Keller UNL About Uncirculated.
The format is similar to the 25 cent example offered below, but the color
used here is green. This regiment was raised at the beginning of the Civil
War and known as the Boston Light Infantry (Tigers), with the slogan
“Always Ready,” which can be found on the back of this example. This
issuer is unlisted in the Keller reference, and we have only sold one speci-
men of this denomination previously, when a similarly graded piece real-
ized $3,290 nearly six years ago.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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186_ Gl6aP PMG Uncirculated 62.
Exceedingly rare and unusually styled. We handled this once before when
it was part of Tom Denly’s magnificent run of proofs from this rarely seen
title. India paper mounted upon newer card stock. The only vignette is
Franklin at the lower right. The rest of the note is dominated by ABNCo.
features and tints. Grey predominates, but there is vermillion at the top
and deeper red at the bottom. This handsome rarity was last sold in the
fourth Schingoethe sale. PMG notes only a tear which is overcome by its
rarity and beauty. Pleasing and the only example we have cataloged.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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Uncirculated 55.
An interest bearing time check Proof from the 1820s with an unusual
denomination that resembles a bank note. It paid 5% interest per annum.
This example is not cancelled. The City Bank would operate under this
title from 1822-64 when it became the National City Bank of Boston
with charter number 609. It liquidated itself on February 15, 1898. This
example was previously mounted and there is black ink on the back near
the right edge.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
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20441 Boston, MA- Continental Bank $1-$1-$2-$3 Oct. 18 G2a-
G2a-G4a-G6a Uncut Sheet PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
We have now offered just three examples of this rare uncut sheet. The two
previous times were in June, 2005 and January, 2011. The latter graded
PMG CU 63 and realized $5,462. In fact, the last single note that we
offered on this bank was a PCGS 53PPQ example of the famous $3 that
has four fur-clad Arctic explorers in a small boat attempting to fend off
an aggressive polar bear rising out of the water. That remainder realized
$2,640 in November, 2017. A comment free third party multi-note holder
contains the well centered uncut sheet in this lot. This sheet will definite-
ly be one of the highlights of any collection that it enters.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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Attractive and always in demand, this note’s main drawing card is its central vignette, The White Bear, engraved by De Witt Clinton Hay and adapted
from the art of Felix O.C. Darley. Four fur-clad men in a small boat attempt to fend off an aggressive polar bear rising out of the water, his large paw
already on the gunwale; their ship is in the far distance. Hay’s The White Bear vignette, though not specifically historic, is relevant to the period of issue.
It was engraved at the time of Henry Grinnell’s expeditions in search of ill-fated John Franklin and his ships lost decades before in the Canadian Arctic
wilderness.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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A spectacular $1000 proof from the elite Danforth, Wright & Co. imprint. Unique, the only example from the 1990 ABNCo. sale (color plated in the cata-
log) where it resided on an impressive $100-$100-$500-$1000 array. Purchased at the 1990 Christie’s bonanza by the Schingoethes for $4,400 and later
resold in their second numbered sale where it fetched $18,400. It was the back cover of that catalog. This bold impression is the capstone to a superbly
crafted series of Boston notes with an occupational title. Geometric features dominate this note with an unusual deep red circular frame of overlapping
dies in the center. Allegorical vignettes are at each end. This is the first time this stupendous Boston rarity crosses the block individually and it is key
Massachusetts proof from the entire Pease Collection. Another extremely important opportunity to obtain the finest quality in an irreplaceable package.
Flirting with or exceeding five-figures would be quite logical for such a Gem. Six POCs.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20444 Boston, MA- Howard Banking Co. Contemporary Counterfeit
$5 Aug. 23, 1858 C8a PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
Vignette on this $5 is of Santa Claus leaving a rooftop with the help of
his reindeer pulled sleigh. A teller at the Suffolk Bank spotted this con-
temporary counterfeit and then had the note branded as such. This is
the ink burn from the counterfeit stamp that is mentioned on the third
party label. This is always a popular design whether it is on a genuine or
counterfeit note. Included with this lot is a die proof card with this roof-
top Santa Claus view. The card is approximately five by three inches with
light foxing and handwritten pencil on the back. (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $500
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20445 Boston, MA- Massachusetts Bank $1000 ND G446 Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
One of the nation’s first banks in the post-colonial era, the Massachusetts
Bank opened in 1784 and remained in business until 1865 when it became
the Massachusetts National Bank of Boston. Reflecting its period of use
in the dawning days of the 19th century, this note’s design is quite simple,
with the only significant ornamentation being a representation of the
state’s coat of arms at center. Neither the bank nor this note was repre-
sented in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale and public auction appearances
have been few and far between. This note was sold as part of the Abner
Reed Collection in 1983 and spent time in the Schingoethe Collection
until 2005 when our consignor acquired it. We also auctioned a second
example (probably the Haxby plate note) in 2003. These two examples
may well be it in terms of extant proof notes of this design from the bank.
PMG mentions a very faint damp stain in the lower left corner, hidden in
the end panel design.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20446 Boston, MA- Merchants National Bank of Boston Certificate
of Deposit $5,000 188_ Proof PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Deposits must be made in gold according to the terminology of this cer-
tificate of deposit Proof that was printed by the ABNCo. The register is
attached and the bank is the vignette at center. Some splits are noticed.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
An ABNCo printed Proof that is of a design that is listed as SENC in
Haxby. Also, this note is so prohibitively rare that its very description in
Haxby is preceded by a question mark. The $500 is the highest denomi-
nation issued by this bank. It is printed on india paper and mounted on
cardstock. Four small POCs are in the signature tablets. The POCs have
removed the india paper, while leaving the cardstock undisturbed.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20448 Boston, MA- Bank of the Republic $2 186_ G4a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
A very lovely note with a nautical theme vignette at center and a light-
house standing guard in the distance. Boats of all types swarm the waters.
The center vignette of this india paper Proof has a three dimensional
appearance to it, too. Four small POCs were posted to the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20449 Boston, MA- Revere Bank $1 June 1, 18__ as G2a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
Another Boston bank that survived the Obsolete era and became a
national bank only to liquidate around the year 1900135206. This note
is unlisted in Haxby, as it has a red undertint instead of green as stated
for G2a. Portrait at center is of Paul Revere based on an 1813 painting by
Gilbert Stuart when Revere was 78 years old. This is the first time that we
have been able to offer an example of this note. It is an india paper Proof
that was previously mounted with stamp hinges. Four small POCs have
landed on the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20450 Boston, MA - Revere Bank $500 18__ G18aP SENC PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
A wonderful high denomination from this iconic title. It was a the cap-
stone to several proofs the title in our Denly collection sale in 2003. Not
illustrated in Whitman, though having a hefty $17,500 catalog value.
India paper on new card. Beautifully engraved by the ABNCo. with
vermillion color features. Paul Revere is at the lower right and commer-
cial goods at the center. Quite striking, PMG does note a tear which of
course on such a rarity does not affect its value. Our consignor apparently
bought this directly from that CSNS show sale, at $8,050, making it one
of his earlier auction purchases. He built around this star Boston proof
over the years, but in the interim another example like it has not been
seen.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
Rare Massachusetts Sutler Issue
20451 Boston, MA- Sutler’s Department, 13th Massachusetts
Regiment 25¢ About Uncirculated.
We sold two pieces from this extremely rare Sutler’s issue back in 2014, a
3¢ and a 25¢, both of which fetched over $3,000, along with an impaired
25¢ specimen four years ago which realized $1,610. The 3¢ example was
printed on green stock, the 25¢ on orange stock. This 25¢ has a couple
of small paper pulls on the front, but its overall appearance is still quite
attractive, with no real trace of circulation. This regiment was raised at
the beginning of the Civil War and known as the Boston Light Infantry
(Tigers), with the slogan “Always Ready,” which can be found on the back
of this high grade example.
Starting Bid: $875
20452 Boston, MA- Webster Bank $5 June 17, 1856 as G10 PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
This is a design that has never before participated in our auctions. It is
mentioned on the PMG label that this note is unlisted in Haxby, but it is
similar to SENC G10, as it has a full length figure of Daniel Webster. It is
mounted on cardstock and four small POCs are along the signature lines.
Stains are cited on the back label.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20453 Brighton, MA- Bank of Brighton $500 G70P Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
As a general rule, high denomination proofs ($500 and above) are rare because few banks issued them or had plates prepared to print them. This bank
was, happily, an exception and had a $500 plate prepared and proofs pulled. The design prepared by Danforth, Wright & Co. included a majestic alle-
gorical representation of Liberty standing proudly draped in the Stars and Stripes, holding a Liberty pole and cap, standing by a federal shield with 500
on it, a rendition of the Arms of Massachusetts surrounded by horses. The street scene just to the left is actually from the left end of the vignette on the
right that depicts the Cattle Fair Hotel which was built in 1832 and extensively remodeled in 1852 (as shown). As the name suggests, the stockyards were
located behind the hotel (one imagines that that decision would have been revisited more than once). The hotel was demolished in the 1890s to make way
for commercial development. The note is printed on India paper, mounted on cardstock that appears to be mounted to a Danforth Wright & Co. archive
book card. This example was not part of the ABNCo Archives holdings that were dispersed in 1990 nor have there been any public auction appearances
in at least the last decade. At present we are aware of two examples of this note; one with an overall red tint and this note without any tint. We do not
envision that count changing much any time soon.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20454 Charlestown, MA- Bunker Hill Bank $1 18 _—| G8a Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A long-lived institution, this bank was in business from 1825 until it became the Bunker Hill National Bank of Charlestown (Ch. 635) in 1864. This
note has an interesting design with the bank name repeated in bold red letters in two panels along the top margin. The design also incorporates a
vignette of Liberty standing, the famous Bunker Hill Monument (actually located on Breed’s Hill where most of fighting took place), and a vignette
of Washington at Dorchester Heights. This example was once part of the Peter Mayer collection and later appeared in a public auction in 2015
when it was acquired by our consignor. We are unaware of any other public appearances by this proof design in the last decade, attesting to the rar-
ity of this issue. The usual POCs appear in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20455 Concord, MA- Concord Bank $500 18 __ UNL Proof PMG
Uncirculated 61.
The Concord Bank was yet another long-lived Boston bank which oper-
ated from 1832 until it became the Concord National Bank (ch. 833) in
1865. If you are looking for a special Perkins Plate note, this is it. Haxby
does not list a $500 denomination from this bank and this note has great
vignettes of Moneta and the Massachusetts coat of arms. The presence
of the ABNCo monogram indicates that the plate for this denomination
was in use well after its original introduction. It is printed on India paper
with the usual POCs in the signature lines. This note was originally part
of a New England Bank Note Co. archive book which has since been
separated. We are aware of a single public auction appearance in 2005
and suspect that this note may very well be unique. PMG indicates that
the note is repaired although the nature and location of that repair is not
readily apparent through the holder.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20456 Danvers, MA- Village Bank $20 Oct. 1, 1857 as G50 Proof PMG
Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ.
Lot 709 in the 1990 auction of the ABNCo archives held the only exam-
ples on this bank in that sale. It was a single $20-$50-$100-$500 uncut
sheet. The sheet has been subsequently cut up and denominations $20
and $100 are a part of this auction session. PMG lists on the third party
label that this note is unlisted in Haxby, but it appears to match G50. This
Proof is mounted on cardstock with six POCs. This piece is worthy of the
preeminent grade that it has earned.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
20457 Danvers, MA- Village Bank $100 Oct. 1, 1857 as G70 Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
The Village bank opened in 1836 and became the First National Bank of
Danvers (Ch. 594) in 1864. The simple, yet attractive design include an
oval portrait of a young woman and a half length vignette of two work-
ers pausing to “solve all of the world’s problems.” A striking brick red
denominational medallion and protector block complete the design. It
was printed on India paper, mounted on cardstock and then apparently
mounted on a Danforth, Wright & Co. archive book card. While Haxby
lists this design, it is with the later ABNCo imprint rather than Danforth
Wright & Co. This note appeared as part of Lot 709 in the 1990 ABNCo
Archives sale and is likely unique. There are a number of the usual small
POCs in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Uncirculated 64.
The bank opened in 1831 and continued in business until becoming the
National Bank of Fairhaven (Ch. 490) in 1864. This is a busy note with
vignettes of a farm family with a spirited horse, cattle resting under a
tree, a farm wife feeding the chickens, and, last but not least, an oval por-
trait of Washington in profile. A secondary green plate provided two cor-
ner counters and a panel covering the signature lines. The note is printed
on India paper and has the usual small POCs in the signature lines. PMG
notes that the example has been previously mounted but the evidence is
very difficult to locate through the holder. We are aware of two surviving
proof examples of this design.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20459 Fall River, MA- Metacomet Bank $1000 18 | G20 Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Metacomet Bank was in business from 1853 until it became the
Metacomet National Bank of Fall River (Ch. 924) in 1865. The note fea-
tures a large vignette of the steamer Bay State and a small oval vignette
of a Native American. It is printed on India paper with the usual POCs
in the signature lines. This seldom encountered high denomination note
was represented by three examples, part of Lots 712-714, in the 1990
ABNCo Archives sale. This note originated from one of those uncut
sheets that was sold in a 2005 public sale and subsequently cut.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20460 Fitchburg, MA- Rollstone Bank $100 18__ G18a Proof PMG
About Uncirculated 50.
The Rollstone Bank opened in 1849 and remained in business until suc-
ceeded by the Rollstone National Bank of Fitchburg (Ch. 702) in 1865.
This $100 was apparently an unadopted design and features a portrait of
Alvah Crocker, a prominent local citizen, who served for a time as presi-
dent of the bank. He is flanked by vignettes of History Instructing Youth
and Liberty seated as well as red-orange counters and tint block. The note
is printed on India paper with the usual POCs in the signature spaces.
We are aware of only one public auction appearance since 2002 when
our opinion was that this note was unique. Nothing has occurred in the
last eighteen years to change that assessment. This note was the Haxby
plate note and shows some evidence of previous mounting as well as some
some tape repairs on the back.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20461 Gloucester, MA- Bank of Cape Ann $5 18
Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
The Bank of Cape Ann opened in 1856 and remained in business
until 1865 when it was succeeded by the Cape Ann National Bank of
Gloucester (Ch. 899). The spectacular center vignette depicts the cod
fishing fleet with a lighthouse in the distance. Vignettes of a child with
chickens and a Native American woman complete the design along with
a red FIVE protector. This lovely note is printed on India paper mounted
on the original archive book card and has the usually encountered small
POCs in the signature lines. The denomination was represented by a sin-
gle example that was part of an uncut sheet in Lot 715 of the 1990 ABNCo
Archives sale which subsequently made one 2013 public auction appear-
ance before joining our consignor’s collection. Two original die proofs of
the Native American woman and the fishing scene which are mounted on
diesunk cardstock are also included
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 3 items)
Starting Bid: $500
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20462 Holyoke, MA- Hadley Falls Bank $1 18__ as G2a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Hadley Falls Bank opened in 1851 and remained in business until
succeeded by the Hadley Falls National Bank of Holyoke (Ch. 1246) in
1865. The note features a large vignette of Liberty observing two small
children painting. The note also features an overall red tint as well as a
red counter and red and white ONE protector. Six of this variety were
scattered across several lots in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. This
example was purchased by our consignor in a public auction appearance
in 2011. The note is printed on India paper and has the usual small POCs
in the signature lines.
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Starting Bid: $500
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Choice Uncirculated 63.
The bank opened in 1850 and remained in business until 1865 when it
became the Prescott National Bank of Lowell (Ch. 960). With amazing
red and gray tints, this note has an unidentified male portrait (probably
of someone associated with the bank) and a larger than usual vignette of
Fidelity with the often used representation of a dog lying by a strong box
with a key under its paw. This note is the Haxby plate note with the POC
pattern precisely matching that found on this note. In addition, two hinge
remnants on the back left and right margins offer a strong suggestion that
the provenance on this note possibly stretches as far back as D.C. Wismer
in the 1930s. We are aware of one other example which appeared in public
auction sales in 2005 and 2014.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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About Uncirculated 55.
If you cannot get excited about this note then you should consider col-
lecting something else. The Railroad Bank opened in 1831 and remained
in business until it became the Railroad National Bank of Lowell (Ch.
753) in 1865. The note has what is undoubtedly a custom vignette of
the Merimack Street Depot and environs in Lowell. The oval portrait
is equally custom, undoubtedly portraying one of the bank’s officers,
directors, or a local notable associated with the bank. A rendition of the
Massachusetts coat of arms appears at lower right. A red D protector
flanked by red and white 500 protectors in the signature spaces completes
the design. The note is printed on India paper mounted to cardstock with
the usual small POCs in the signature spaces. Regrettably, PMG notes a
large tear that goes from the bottom edge through the rightmost POC
and up into black block of micro lettering. Sixteen years ago, this note was
adjudged to likely be unique and nothing has changed in the meantime to
alter that belief. This note is still legitimately the highlight of almost any
collection fortunate enough to include it.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20465 Lowell, MA- Wamesit Bank $500 Oct. 1, 18__ as G18 Proof
PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ.
The Wamesit Bank opened in 1853 and continued in business until 1865
when it became the Wamesit National Bank of Lowell (Ch. 781). This
note features a large allegorical vignette of Commerce, Prosperity, and
Navigation that was later used on T17 CSA treasury notes as well as sev-
eral southern state issues (Florida, Missouri, and Virginia) as well as one
of Minerva. One example of this denomination appeared in Lot 731 of
the ABNCo Archives sale. When sold at a public auction in 2005, it was
adjudged to probably be unique, and nothing has occurred in the inter-
vening fifteen years to change that assessment. A stunningly sharp India
paper impression on card that has the usual small POCs in the signature
lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20466 Lynn, MA- Lynn Mechanics Bank $100 Jan. 1, 18__ G232a
Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A single example of this denomination appeared as part of Lot 733 in the
1990 ABNCo Archives sale. Haxby lists a proof but the wording of the
description indicates that he had not seen a physical note and was proba-
bly working from a documentary description. The note is quite attractive
with an unusual, seldom seen, center vignette of three women listening to
a fourth lady reading from a large book. Both ends are anchored by a pair
of medallion heads in an oval frame and a large round denominational
counter. The medallion heads were, by the way, particularly vexing for
counterfeiters to copy as they did not have the equipment required to do
the three-dimensional effect portraits. This effect was achieved by vary-
ing the distance between each engraved line much like a topographical
map. The note is completed by an attractive color tint. The note is printed
on snow white India paper and has the usual small POCs in the signature
lines. We are not aware of any public auction appearances in the last
decade aside from a similar printer’s experimental piece. In all likelihood
this is indeed unique and likely to stay that way.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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Exceedingly Rare Pittsfield Bank “XX” Baldwin Type III
Santa Proof, Finest Seen - Ex: Durand Collection
20467 Pittsfield, MA- Pittsfield Bank $20 June 1, 1853 G20a Proof PCGS Choice New 63PPQ.
This exceptionally attractive Pittsfield Bank $20 is the rarest type among the Baldwin engraved Durand Vignette Type III Santa Claus notes. That Santa
appears on the most different banks, all rare of course, and nearly all known as proofs. However, among the bank’s variants (most fully tinted) of this
denomination, this example is the exceedingly rare type with a Baldwin, Adams & Co. imprint and a red XX overprint only. Hailing from the Roger H.
Durand Collection originally, plated in his book, this is a beautifully printed Proof on India paper, mounted upon its original card. The Baldwin Santa
stands out at the top center with his very jovial facial expression and herd of deer drawing his sleigh across the rooftop. The portrait at lower right is that
of Lemuel Pomeroy (1778-1849). Pomeroy was a very skilled blacksmith who produced a wide variety of products and was very involved in the town’s
affairs. In operation from 1853-65 as this banking entity, it became the Pittsfield National Bank, charter number 1260. Exceedingly rare and at worst,
one of only three we have researched. The Whitman plate note may be this example making only two known. It is clearly the finest though and appears
to be the reported example in Haxby, though not illustrated. There was only one example on the sheet in the 1990 ABNCo. sale, bought by John Ford,
and sold in the Ford Part VI sale. Roger was a key buyer from that Santa section, but he did not need this type - he already had this lovely example.
Graded PCGS Choice New 63PPQ, mounted on cardstock and displaying four small POCs as made. Unstamped on the back of the card, it was clearly
discovered prior to the 1990 sale in our opinion. This Pittsfield “XX” is vastly undervalued in comparison with other known Baldwin Type III Santa
proofs from the ABNCo. sale. This was an astute purchase from our Durand offering at 2012 FUN where it realized $7,187.50. It will be a perfect fit into
its next Obsolete note collection or Santa type set. It is a beautiful proof that complements the other Santa Claus notes from this featured set well with its
high rarity and quality.
Starting Bid: $3,000
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The Old Colony Bank opened in 1832 and remained in business until succeeded by the Old Colony Bank of Plymouth (Ch. 996) in 1865. With a large
historical central vignette of the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620 as well as a vignette of Justice and an oval portrait of Washington, this bank note’s life
was extended by printing it on paper utilizing an overall red tint on the face. The presence of the ABNCo. monogram at bottom center indicates that
this note was a post-1858 impression. The note is printed on India paper with the usual POCs in the signature lines. This note came out of the NEBN
Archives holdings that were sold in 2000 and can be considered an archival specimen. The total population of surviving examples of this unusual his-
toric note is around two or three pieces with this note coming out of a private collection in 2005.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20469 Quincy, MA - Quincy Stone Bank $500 18__ G40P SENC Proof PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.
This bold and beautiful full color ABNCo. India paper proof first appeared in the final Ford currency auction (Part XXII) where it was described as
“Riveting.” That is still the case as it is a stunner in all spectra of the currency palette. Within a tombstone at center is an eagle (adapted from William
Croombe and engraved by Alfred Jones, but in reversed position) on a rocky peak as originally engraved and the title. The green tint plate dominates
with numerous micro-features. A pair of “D” protectors flank the vignette. This was a highlight in that final currency sale and exhibits minor handling
on the India and its original card. It looks Choice or better at first glance. Four POCs.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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Uncirculated 62.
The Merchants Bank was formed in 1811 and remained in business until
1865 when it was succeeded by the Merchants National Bank of Salem
(Ch. 726). The banks in New England held onto the Perkins style designs
by adding enhancements such as vignettes (the sailor boy) and color (the
bank name, denomination, and location). This note came out of the New
England Bank Note Co. archive book which was broken up years ago
and is printed on India paper with the usual POCs in the signature lines.
PMG notes that there is evidence of previous mounting. In all likelihood
this note is unique with no other appearances beyond a single public sale
in 2007.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20471 Salem, MA- Salem Bank $50 18__ G188a Proof PMG Choice
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The Salem Bank opened in 1803 and continued in business until it
became the Salem National Bank (Ch. 704) in 1864.This note is a fabu-
lous National Bank Note Co. creation that features a wonderful nautical
vignette (Off the Harbor) and an equally compelling vignette of a dog
head based on a painting done by Edwin Landseer. The vignettes are set
off by green borders and a decorative panel. The note is printed on India
paper mounted on cardstock with the usual POCs in the signature lines.
At present we are aware of two examples. One adorns the cover of Volume
2 of the 1988 Haxby catalog while the other appears as the plate note on
page 979 of the same volume. A beauty that is destined to be one of the
highlights of any collection of which it becomes a part.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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Another absolute prince among all the royal National Bank Note Company imprint color proofs offered in this 2020 FUN Auction. All proofs from this
imprint are distinguished by meticulous craftsmanship and we also noted in the Newman Part VI sale catalog by their gorgeous color tints. Over the
past two decades, these National Bank Note Company engraved rarities have gathered more and more appreciation from astute collectors who recognize
their elite status among Obsolete proofs and notes. Chuck was among several of those collectors who considered these “the best of the best.” An excep-
tional Massachusetts proof. The layout is an inspiring example of a late Obsolete achieving a Federal currency look. At the upper left is a wide-spanned
bald eagle atop a rocky peak. This major vignette was also used concurrently on the Federal 1862-1863 $100 “Spread Eagle” Legal Tender notes, engraved
and printed for the United States by the same firm. At the bottom right is a male portrait. In opposing corners, lower left and upper right, are intricate
numeral “500” counters with micro-lettered overlapping “chips” created by Cyrus Durand patented devices. The note has a full green color frame, inte-
rior corner filigree and across the center, micro-lettered lathe work with titles and repeating patterns. Originally from the Eric Newman Collection.
This is the only example we have seen, a great discovery from there and tied for the second highest Obsolete Note price achieved at the Part VI sale at
$30,550. There are very few full color $500 Obsolete banknote proofs known to us from any imprint. The demand for beautiful National Bank Note
Company imprint proofs seems never to abate, with the highest denominations and notes of this echelon always creating great excitement. This India
paper proof, mounted to its original cardstock, is Hole Punch Cancelled as made and is now certified by PMG (it was certified by PCGS when sold in
Newman Part VI). Some small tears noted, but from heavy handling. It does not disturb its beauty. This extremely impressive color proof is unique to
our knowledge and intertwines the highest rarity and style into a prize winning package.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $5,000
20473 Worcester, MA- City Bank of Worcester $5 18__ as G8 Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
The City Bank opened in 1854 and a decade later was succeeded by the City National
Bank of Worcester (Ch. 476). The note has a marvelous occupational vignette depict-
ing leather tanning and shoemaking activities surrounding a shield containing a bull
head. There are two red FIVE protectors over the signature lines which each have the
usual small POCs. The note is on card which is, in turn, mounted on a Danforth Wright
archive book card. This spectacular note is one of three examples that were part of the
ABNCo Archive holdings that were dispersed in 1990. We are aware of only a single
auction appearance since (in 2014) and are confident that there are probably few, if
any, additional extant proof survivors of this design beyond the three ABNCo Archives
examples.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20474 Aberdeen, MS- Aberdeen & Pontotoc Rail Road and Banking
Company $100 18__ G20 Kraus 10030p Proof PMG Uncirculated 62.
This design, issued between 1836 and 1840, is populated by vignettes
dedicated to the railroad business, with a particularly detailed center
vignette of an ornate passenger train preparing to leave the station. One
uncut sheet of four $100 notes on this issuer was found in the holdings of
the ABNCo Archives that were dispersed in 1990. Haxby was also aware
of this design in proof form. PMG notes an internal tear that is very dif-
ficult to identify and locate through the holder but may be over the word
“Road” in the bank title. In addition the usual POCs are noted. We have
not verified any public auction appearances in at least the last decade.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20475 Jackson, MS- Mississippi Union Bank $500 18__ G58 Kraus
3715p Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58.
The bank was in operation from 1837 to 1840 when it failed. For the peri-
od, this is an attractively designed note with a maiden seated in a frame
flanked by vignettes of Washington dressed in a toga and a large sailing
vessel. A small vignette of a dog is at bottom center. The note is printed
on India paper and has the usual POCs in the signature lines. Very rare
and seldom seen as a proof.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20476 Natchez, MS- Commercial Bank of Natchez $100 18 _ G162
Kraus 4005p Proof PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
A rare proof with difficult-to-replicate cameo heads flanking a fan-
tastic center vignette of a Native American child paddling a small
canoe designed to look like a water bird. More conventional vignettes of
Commerce standing grace both ends. There have been two public auction
appearances by this design (including this offering) in the last decade. It
is believed that this example was the note that was part of Lot 820 of the
1990 ABNCo Archives sale because of the telltale mirror image of anoth-
er bank note on the back.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Kraus 4011p Proof PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ.
A rare high denomination note that would almost assuredly have been
only used in connection with large loans or commercial transactions, this
$1000 features Liberty seated by an eagle and federal shield, holding a lib-
erty pole. We are presently aware of only three examples of this note type.
PCGS notes the presence of the usual POCs.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20478 Port Gibson, MS- The Bank of Port Gibson $5 Aug. 1, 1838
G20 Kraus 4278 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
An exceptional note in every respect, as this is the only $5 example
from this bank we have ever offered in any of our sales. Kraus lists it as
a Rarity 7 note, and we have seen no others. It is as beautiful as it is rare,
with bright paper, bold signatures, and the appearance of a note that was
printed this morning.
Starting Bid: $500
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Vicksburg $50 Dec. 8, 1837 G18 Kraus 10563 PMG Very Fine 20.
This $50 was payable in Vicksburg and has a great central vignette of a
steamboat passing a gigantic alligator lying on the river bank. A portrait
of New York Governor DeWitt Clinton appears at left. This attractive
note is printed on bright paper with only minimal condition distractions
that have no meaningful impact on this note’s desirability.
Starting Bid: $500
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Estate Banking Company $10 18__ UNL Kraus 14990p Proof PMG
Uncirculated 62.
This proof is unlisted in any form and is listed in Kraus as R-7. Your
cataloger is certain that this example, which bears a ghost image of a $1
from the same issuer on the back, is one of two notes that were part of
a single $10-$10-$20-$100 sheet that was in lot 831 of the 1990 ABNCo
Archives sale. We sold a second example in 2004 and again in 2005 that
is either the top note from the sheet or a third example (it is not mounted
on cardstock.) Either way, it is a great historic note with only two or three
survivors known.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20481 Dakota City, NE- Bank of Dakota $1-$2-$5 G2a-G4a-G4a
Uncut Remainder Sheet 18__ PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A pleasing trio of notes that has had the top note of the sheet removed.
We had a complete sheet in a PMG 35 grade realize $5,462.50 way back
in 2012. We will estimate this most elusive partial sheet a bit below half
and see where it finishes. The Haxby tome incorrectly identifies the sheet
configuration as it was most certainly $1-$1-$2-$5.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
Holmes owned a sawmill in Nemaha City that was in operation for about
a year from 1858-59. These notes are presumed to have been issued to
fund the start up of that venture. No issued notes are known. These notes
are very scarce and seldom seen, with fewer than six examples estimated
to exist. Since the notes theoretically paid 20% interest, one has to believe
that the vast majority were redeemed.
Starting Bid: $500
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20483 Winnemucca, NV- F.C. Robins $5 Advertising Note PCGS
Extremely Fine 40.
A fantastic Obsolete rarity, as neither the fabled Newman holdings nor
the John J. Ford offerings contained even one Nevada advertising note.
This piece is unlisted in the Vlack reference and is the only Nevada ad
note we have ever offered in any one of our sales. We know of only one
other ad note from Nevada, and that piece has not seen the light of day
for more than 30 years. Mr. Robins, who on the note claims to be the
“Only Live Man in Nevada,” operated the Great Cheap Cash Store in
Winnemucca with the motto “Cheap for Cash.” A couple of very trivial
small edge splits affect nothing on a note of this importance.
Starting Bid: $1,500
NEW HAMPSHIRE
20484 Dover, NH- Strafford Bank $1 Mar. 1, 1841 G4 PMG Very Fine
20.
This note was issued during the second operating period of the Strafford
Bank which lasted from 1823-47. This Perkins Patent Steel Plate design
was quite popular in New England right into the 1840s. Despite its hum-
ble appearance, this is an excessively rare note, with one source suggest-
ing that it is unique. While that is not quite right, we can only come up
with two examples and no auction appearances in at least the last decade,
if ever. This problem-free, mid grade note should attract bidding atten-
tion from New Hampshire collectors.
Starting Bid: $500
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20485 Exeter, NH- Exeter Bank $10 18__ as G10 Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
This proof has an absolutely amazing dark red overall tint that has
seldom been duplicated. This is a different and somewhat darker tint
than that described by Haxby. This variety was not part of the ABNCo
Archives holdings that were dispersed in 1990.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20486 Lancaster, NH- White Mountain Bank $2 May 1, 1859 G8a
PCGS Apparent Very Good 10.
Although this note has seen extended circulation it will still attract a lot
of attention due to its large Santa Claus vignette depicting the Jolly Old
Elf with his reindeer-pulled sleigh on a rooftop. PCGS notes several issues
including edge damage and tears as well as rust stains. Fortunately none
of these distractions seem to impact the all important vignette.
Starting Bid: $750
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20487 Sandwich, NH- Carroll County Bank $1 Jan. 1, 1855 as G4
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
Ormsby is said to have always considered this note as the epitome of his
design philosophy of huge vignettes simply overpowering the ability of
counterfeiters to replicate them. In practice, however, most of Ormsby’s
work was much closer to the conventional approach of having separate
vignettes that appeared in the left, right, and central portions of a bank
note. This stunning vignette depicts Mercury and Prosperity flanking an
allegorical female with arched ONE protectors and a small male portrait
(seemingly almost an afterthought) completing the design. There are two
slightly irregular POCs, one in each signature space and several pinholes
in the corners.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20488 Camden, NJ- Farmers and Mechanics Bank $500 18___ as Gl8a
Proof PMG About Uncirculated 53.
While the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale abounded with proofs from this
bank, the same cannot be said for the $500. Your cataloger counts three
examples with the large red 500 protector spread across lots 913-915. The
note features a large vignette of Ceres seated as well as one of a black-
smith. PMG notes that this example was previously mounted. In addition,
there are the usual small POCs in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20489 Mount Holly, NJ- Farmers Bank of New Jersey $5 18__ as G32
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
This spectacular proof is printed in black, orange, and green and features
a portrait of John Black who served as the bank’s second president begin-
ning in 1818 at lower right. The usual small POCs are present in both
signature lines. The note was not part of the ABNCo Archives holdings
that were dispersed in 1990 and we are not aware of any public auction
appearances in at least the last decade. Very rare and very attractive
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20490 ‘Tom’s River, NJ- The Exchange Bank of New Jersey $3 Oct. 1,
1862 as G6 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
This bank operated from 1851-1854. A man watering horses and a pig at
a trough with a barn in the background and cows, horses and chickens
is the central vignette. A portrait of a female and the NJ state arms are
on the left and a sloop on a river is seen on the right. Two hole cancels
above each signature line are present. The holder notes it was previously
mounted.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20491 Addison, NY- Addison Bank $1 18 __ as G2 Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
This bank is unusual in that it opened in 1856 and waited until 1899 to
become a national bank. By 1865 or so, it probably stopped issuing notes
due to the 10% tax and carried on as a private bank. In 1899 the bank was
succeeded by the First National Bank of Addison (Ch. 5178). Printed by
Danforth, Wright & Co., this note features portraits of Shakespeare and
a young woman. The center is occupied by a large vignette of a bald eagle
perched on a federal shield and a large red ONE protector. The Bank
Department die is in the lower left corner. Two $1s of this variety were
part of Lot 1063 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. The sheet, of which
they were part, was then part of the Schingoethe Collection until it, in
turn, was sold, with this sheet appearing in one of the Schingoethe dis-
persal sales in 2005. The sheet was subsequently cut with our consignor
obtaining this note in 2005 in a private sale. It is very likely that the four
notes from that sheet comprise the surviving $1 proofs from this bank.
The note is printed on India paper and mounted on cardstock with the
usual POCs in all three signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20492 Adirondack, NY- Mc Intyre Bank $1 Oct. 1, 1847 G2 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The bank was open for a short period of time between 1847 and 1851
before closing. The $1 design is interesting because it includes one of the
earliest uses of the “Female Riding Deer” vignette. The male portrait
is apparently that of the bank’s owner, as his portrait appears on every
denomination. This design was not present in the ABNCo Archives hold-
ings that were dispersed in 1990 but was known to Haxby. We sold this
example in 2007 as part of our FUN Currency Signature Auction and we
are unable to locate any other public appearances of this design in the last
decade except for one issued note. This note is printed on India paper and
mounted on thin cardstock.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20493 Albany, NY- Bank of the Interior $100 Gl6aP Proof PMG
About Uncirculated 55, 6 POCs.
A lovely green-tinted proof from this short-lived capital city bank that
was only in business for four years. This high denomination note, which
was engraved by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, features a great steam-
ship vignette at left center. This is the first proof we have handled from
this rare bank that is usually found only as a counterfeit.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
Fascinating Brooklyn $13 Proof Rarity
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20494 Brooklyn, NY - Atlantic Bank $13 18__ G14 Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63 4 POCs.
This is another fascinating “oddest of odd” denominations known and
has a high type rarity in Durand’s Denominations opus. Most of the $11-
$12, $13-$14 proofs known are from New York Banks and their creation is
a mystery. This unlucky number (or lucky to others) boasts a old pedigree
all the way back to the institutional Western Reserve Historical Society
collection. The thousands of rarities contained were dispersed in two
days in the New York City art auction house tradition, but to the better-
ment of the collecting community. These rarities have now been enjoyed
for nearly a quarter century and this prize goes under the hammer for the
third time since 1996. India paper proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co.
using their usual classical styling. The quality is excellent and this is pos-
sibly unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20495 Brooklyn, NY- Atlantic Bank $500 18__ as G22 Proof PMG
About Uncirculated 50.
The Atlantic Bank opened in 1836 and was succeeded by the Atlantic
National Bank of Brooklyn (Ch. 1491) in 1865. A classic RWH design, this
$500 has magnificent vignettes of Moneta with Mercury and Amphitrite
and Neptune riding in a seashell being pulled by hippocampi. Both are
signed in micro lettering by their designer Freeman Rawdon who was
also a principal in the bank note company. The note is printed on India
paper with the usual POCs in the signature lines. This note was not part
of the ABNCo Archives holdings and was known to Haxby although his
description indicates to your cataloger that he had not physically seen
an example. This note appeared as part of a $500-$1000 sheet in a 2004
public auction where it was acquired by our consignor. In that sale, the
note was described as “Excessively Rare, if not Unique” and nothing has
occurred in the intervening sixteen years to change that assessment.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20496 Buffalo, NY- Clinton Bank $1 G2aP Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 8 POCs.
A gorgeous proof example from this scarce Buffalo bank that is mounted
on cardstock and which traces its pedigree to the ABNCo sale of 1990.
It is one of just two examples of this proof that are known and this well
printed specimen appears to have rolled off the press this morning.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
20497 Buffalo, NY- Clinton Bank $5 G8aP Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 6 POCs.
Another high grade proof from this short-lived Buffalo issuer that was
only in business from 1856 to 1863, this one a $5 that is one of just two
pieces known. It is also mounted on cardstock and features vivid ink col-
ors and it is also pedigreed to the ABNCo sale of 1990.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
The International Bank opened in 1854 and was succeeded by the First
National Bank of Buffalo (Ch. 235) in 1864. This note has attractive
vignettes of Hebe (or perhaps Liberty) giving water to an eagle, an oval
portrait of Fillmore surrounded by a cherub and angel, and a Native
American woman seated, perhaps representing America, with a rainbow
and waterfall in the distance. Two large red-orange 1 protectors complete
the design. The note is printed on India paper and mounted on cardstock
which has a clear dark mirror impression of the $10 on this bank (G10a).
The note has the usual POCs. Issues from this bank were not part of the
ABNCo Archives holdings. We are only aware of a single public auction
appearance (in 2008) for this design in the last decade. Very Rare.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20499 Buffalo, NY- Manufacturers and Traders Bank $5 G8aP Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A very appealing and colorful proof from a bank that would eventu-
ally grow into a regional banking powerhouse in western New York State.
Displaying a great vignette of cherubs breaking a stone with wedge, screw
and press, this ex-ABNCo proof is one of just two reported and the first
we have ever handled from this issuer.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20500 Buffalo, NY- Marine Bank $1 Aug. 15, 1850 as G2 Proof PMG
Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ.
The Marine Bank opened in 1850 and remained in business until 1902
when it became the Marine National Bank of Buffalo (Ch. 6184). In keep-
ing with the bank’s name, this note has extraordinary naval vignettes.
Two of them are likely two different views of the same man-of-war; one
approaching head on and one from astern. The middle vignette depicts
a young sailor holding the Stars and Stripes on a wharf with ships in the
distance. The Comptroller's die is at upper left. This note is printed on
India paper mounted on cardstock with the usual POCs in the signature
lines. Two of these $1s were part of the ABNCo Archives holdings dis-
persed in 1990. The design has made only one public auction appearance
in the last decade (in 2011) of which we are aware, suggesting that these
two $1 proofs may be the only extant proof examples.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20501 Chatham Four Corners, NY- Columbia Bank $10 186 _ as Gl0a
Proof PMG Uncirculated 62.
The Columbia Bank operated from 1861-1867, later becoming a non-note
issuing private bank. This $10 printed by National Bank Note Co., was a
very elaborate green and black design with a large center oval vignette of
three children studying entitled The Young Students. A female portrait
and the State Bank Department die finish things off. The note is printed
on India paper and mounted on cardstock with the usual POCs in the
signature lines. We are aware of two public auction appearances in the
last decade and count four surviving examples, including this note which
was unknown to the hobby until 2001 when it was discovered in a group
of banker’s papers.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Banker $10 Feb. 22, 1861 as G12a PMG Choice Fine 15.
An epic Obsolete bank note from New York state, this stunning blue and
black $10 note makes its first public auction appearance tonight. Issued
in 1861 by a bank that operated as a Free Bank from 1854 to October
1864, then continued under the banner of G.W. Patterson, Private Banker
in 1865 and 1866 before becoming a private bank operating as the Geo.
Washington Bank until it suspended in February, 1875, this note features
the portraits of George and Martha Washington, the bank’s title, and
a TEN denominational counter all printed in blue, with the remainder
of the face design being printed in black. The back of the note has an
elaborate design centered on another portrait of Washington flanked
by two ribbons bearing the bank’s and banker’s names. We are aware of
only two notes from this bank; a $1 and this $10 which has a completely
different partially printed date than any other note from the bank. When
sold in 2016, the Very Fine condition $1 attracted bids in excess of $5,000,
after having sold for $3,435 in 2009 as part of the landmark Schingoethe
collection. While this $10 is in Fine condition, it is fully intact with no
condition distractions aside from even wear and should attract equally
intense bidding attention.
Starting Bid: $1,000
20503 Friendship, NY- Commercial Bank $2 June 15, 1847 G4b Proof
PCGS Gem New 66PPQ.
A great note from a great location. This bank was represented by two
$1-$1-$2-$5 uncut sheets, one with and one without orange protectors, in
the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale (Lot 1145). At least the sheet with orange
protector notes was subsequently cut (as were many others). The $2 from
this sheet made its first auction appearance in 2014 and then appeared
again in our 2015 CSNS Currency Signature Auction. This marks its
third appearance. We have every reason to believe that this note remains
unique. PCGS mentions the usual small POCs in the signature lines and
that the note is mounted on cardstock, another very common practice of
the day.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20504 Jamestown, NY- Chautauqua County Bank $1 May 1, 1864 G2
PMG Choice Fine 15.
An incredible New York Obsolete late issue National Bank Note
Company printed rarity which may well be unique from this institution,
as every note issued is SENC in the Haxby reference. Since this bank con-
verted to a national charter and became the Chautauqua County National
Bank in 1865, the State of New York kept statistics each year until 1870
as to how much each newly chartered national bank had outstanding
in state issued currency. By 1870, this bank had a mere $655 remaining
outstanding. We have neither seen nor heard of any others. PMG notes a
stain, which is light and affects nothing.
Starting Bid: $750
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20505 Johnstown, NY- Montgomery County Bank $2 Sept. 1, 1862
G42b PMG Choice Fine 15.
This late issue American Bank Note Company example is the only signed
and issued example we have ever offered from this institution. Its a visu-
ally pleasing note as well, with a couple of neat agricultural vignettes cov-
ered by a full green tint. Other than the Haxby illustration, we have seen
no others of its kind. If you are looking for truly rare New York obsoletes,
look no further than this sharply printed piece.
Starting Bid: $500
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20506 Kingston, NY- State of New York Bank $5 18__ G8P Proof
PMG Choice About Unc 58, 4 POCs.
The Kingston Academy is featured at center on this appealing black-and-
white proof from a Kingston bank that would eventually nationalize in
1865. It is a well-printed example that was once part of the John J. Ford
collection and is the first proof we have handled from this bank. A small
repair in the bottom right corner has been noted by PMG.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20507 Lansingburgh, NY- Bank of Lansingburgh $2 June 1, 1865
G64b PMG Very Fine 25.
A lovely example of this late issue Obsolete, with this piece serving as the
Haxby plate example. This very scarce note is the only $2 example we
have ever had to offer from this institution, which had already adopted
a national charter as the National Bank of Lansingburgh two months
before this note was issued.
Starting Bid: $400
20508 Leonardsville, NY- Leonardsville Bank $3 18__ Haxby
Unlisted Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A lovely black-and-white proof from this Madison County bank that
nationalized in 1864 but then closed its doors in 1866. Mounted on card-
stock, this nicely margined proof is the first we have ever offered from
this issuer. It is similar to G6a in the Haxby reference but without the red
“THREE” overprint.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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A magnificent Danforth, Wright & Co. color tinted proof on original card. It was one-of-a-kind in the 1990 ABNCo. sale and
was featured upon its original $1-$1-$2-$3 sheet on the color plates. The Durand patented geometric features are numerous,
perhaps impossible to count. The deep red tint provides a superb contrast with the other printing and its curved title. The only vignette is
the “Artisan” used on notes from that New York City bank. This was last sold in April 2011 for $18,400. It still maintains its highest rar-
ity and is nearly perfect. One of the finest New York color proofs in the entire 1990 ABNCo. sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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Back Proofs PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A lovely pair of proofs from this western New York bank that represent the
highest denomination issued before it nationalized in 1864. Featuring a rich
— = = brown color on both face and back, these are the first proofs we have ever
PMG denial han sed “Hac : handled from this issuer. The face proof has 6 POCs and has also been awarded
eed sade AVY | the comments “Exceptional Paper Quality & Embossing” from PMG. They also
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From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Uncirculated 62, 4 POCs.
Representing the highest denomination issued by this Lowville bank
that wound up its affairs in 1867, this appealing black-and-white proof is
nicely margined and features several appealing vignettes. PMG has noted
a couple of very minor tear repairs but they do not detract at all from this
attractive proof of an unusual denomination.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20512 Lyons, NY- P. R. Westfalls Bank $2 18__ G4P Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63, 4 POCs.
An attractive proof of a rare private banker issued note with an American
Bank Note Company imprint. A male oval portrait, likely Westfall, is
seen at the right. This bank was only in business from about 1860 until
1868. This is a well margined black-and-white proof that was previously
mounted.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20513 Medina, NY- Medina Bank $1 18 _ G2P Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A high grade proof from this short-lived Orleans County bank whose
issued notes are all listed as SENC in the Haxby reference. Mounted on
cardstock, it is truly lovely black-and-white piece and is the first note of
any kind that we have offered from this issuer. A product of Danforth,
Wright, and Co., this well centered $1 appears to have been printed this
morning.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20514 Morrisania, NY- Morrisania Bank $1 (One Unit) ND (ca.
1850s) G2aP Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Morrisania Bank “One” Proofs engraved and printed by Waterman
Lily Ormsby’s firm have been the subject of many discussions
for decades. New York State specialists once argued that it was not a
“banknote” and should not be classified as having an actual location.
This debate was mostly debunked when Haxby listed the bank in his
four-volume reference. The workmanship on this proof has all the fea-
tures of a sample advertising piece by Ormsby for contract work pro-
posals. However, the vignette structure seen here was also used on the
Carroll County Bank, New Hampshire notes engraved and printed by
him. A most attractive note for a New York Obsolete specialist.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20515 New Rochelle, NY- Bank of New Rochelle $5 Feb. 1, 1845 G10P
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A sharp looking proof from this Westchester County bank that started
in New Rochelle in 1844 and then moved around the state before finally
failing in 1851. This is the first note of any kind from this issuer to appear
in one of our auctions and it is a well printed black-and-white proof,
mounted on cardstock. All issued notes from this bank are listed as SENC
in the Haxby reference.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20516 New York, NY- American Exchange Bank $5 18__ G20aP Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A near-Gem example of this green-tinted proof from a long-lived New
York City bank that nationalized in 1865. Produced by the ABNCo, it
is mounted on cardstock and is certainly an impressive example of the
engraver's craft.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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A mesmerizing $3 full color proof from one of the finest crafted series that appeared in the 1990 ABNCo. sale at Christie’s. The color sheets from this
aptly named title were coveted by many, but ended up in the collection of John Whitney Walter. Later they were sold by Lyn Knight in his epic auction
outside Chicago in 2004. All denominations from the series were engraved and printed by Danforth, Wright & Co. This is beautifully designed with
a mechanic at the top center and American industrial allegory at the right. The red is shaded darker around the perimeter and lighter red lace in the
centers. The overall effect is intense in a desirable way. Chuck landed this price in strong competition at the first 52 Collection sale held in New York.
The $5 proof from this series appeared on that catalog’s cover, but this proof is rarer (three known, one on India paper only) and in many ways the most
handsome in the series. It justifiably realized $11,500. On India paper, mounted to its original archive book card; it was Gem as a raw proof and is now
assigned a hefty PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Though we exist in a different marketplace for upper echelon Obsolete Banknotes, one thing
remains constant - that the greatest notes always remain great and this is among them. High caliber in so many ways.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $3,000
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This bank’s notes would be virtually unknown to Obsolete collectors if not for the 1990 American Bank Note Company Archive auction’s proof sheets,
all with different configurations and diagnostics as issued notes from the title are exceedingly rare. The proof offered here is artistically rendered with
the highest standards, as expected from the Danforth, Wright & Co., New-York & Philad. imprint. The central vignette features two stonecutters at work
and represents a great note from this short-lived New York City bank.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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A third exemplary Artisans Bank full color proof on card by Danforth, Wright & Co. Like the entire series, this proof live up to its perfectly assigned title
and exhibits the finest craftsmanship of the period. The geometric patents used were the devices of Cyrus Durand and he would take them with him
when he left for the National Bank Note Company formation. Two shades of red used, like the $3 proof here. The top center with shipwrights at work
and appropriate for theme. The 52 Collection had four different full color denominations, but not a $10 proof like this superb example. On India paper,
mounted to its original archive book card. Purchased at the 2014 ANA for just over $10,000. These two are first to be offered at public sale since and we
believe the other $10 proof is closely held. Immensely beautiful, a great rarity, and excellent pedigree.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20520 New York, NY- Bank of New York $1 18__ G244aP Proof PMG
Uncirculated 62, 4 POCs.
The Bank of New York, founded 1784 and still known today as “BONY,”
is one of the first three banks established in the infancy of the inde-
pendent United States of America. Their earliest notes are listed in The
Early Paper Money of America, including the 1786 notes denominated in
Pounds (see the unique Newman plate note 4 pounds example, ex: James
DuPont Collection March 1993 Smythe sale). The soundness of this bank,
with its immense capital and important connections, created many series
of notes depending on the banking laws of the time, legal requirements,
and aesthetic considerations of the bank officials. This is a very colorful,
late Bank of New York $1 type engraved and printed by the American
Bank Note Company. PMG has noted a couple of minor repairs that are
not readily apparent.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20521 New York, NY- Bank of the Commonwealth $2 18__ G4P Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A well-styled Danforth, Wright & Co. engraved proof with distinctive
geometric figures. Above the Gothic title, the central vignette depicts an
idyllic pastoral scene. A most attractive proof from this less often seen
New York City bank.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20522 New York, NY - Bank of the Metropolis $1000 April 1, 1851
G18P SENC Proof PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ, 6 POCs.
The only reported note and $1000 from this otherwise unknown New
York City bank. It was originally a single note lot (a rarity among a sale
driven with groups of sheets) in the 1990 ABNCo. sale and sold for $1,045
in that ancient era to Herb and Martha Schingoethe. India paper proof
on its original archive card by Danforth, Bald & Co. A simple design with
only one small vignette at the central base. A note such as this would have
been used within the bank or in large transactions with neighboring New
York City banks. They would likely not circulate among the public as this
was 50 gold “Double Eagles,” a princely sum in today’s equivalence. This
was an expensive purchase in 1990 and Chuck bought this shortly after
the second Schingoethe sale for $2,800. Priceless to New York collectors
as the only note observed from the bank of any type. It certainly enjoys its
superb preservation from the ABNCo. archives for nearly 170 years.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20523 New York, NY- Bank of the Union in the City of New York $5
18 _ G8P Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, 12 POCs.
A pleasing black-and-white proof from this New York City bank that was
only in business in 1853 and 1854. This is a well-margined and boldly
printed proof, mounted on cardstock, that is a quality product from
Danforth, Wright & Co.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20524 New York, NY- Bank of the United States in New York $5 18 _
G4 Remainder PMG About Uncirculated 50, 4 POCs.
A scarce remainder from a New York City bank that was only in business
from 1838 to 1843. A small vignette of the U.S. Capitol is found at bottom
center on this lightly handled example.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20525 New York, NY- Broadway Bank $3 Sep. 1, 1849 G6P Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
An attractive black-and-white proof from this New York bank that would
go on to become the National Broadway Bank with charter number 687
in 1864. The rarity of the bank’s Obsolete issues can be attributed to the
ageressive redemption of the notes by the bank in order to avoid the 10%
tax that was levied by the National Bank Act as of 1866. This well pre-
served example displays an appealing vignette of the Irving House at left.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20526 New York, NY- Central Bank of the City of New York $2 18 __
G4P Proof PMG About Uncirculated 55, 6 POCs.
This is a great New York City title with a central vignette of City Hall
Park beautifully engraved by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. The
bank was founded in 1853, and issued a short series of Obsolete notes
before it closed and redeemed its notes. This is the first proof example
from this issuer to appear in one of our auctions.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20527 New York, NY- Chatham Bank $1,000 18 __
Choice Extremely Fine 45, 4 POCs.
A very rare proof example of this $1,000 note that represents the highest
denomination issued by this long-lived New York City bank that began
operations in 1851. It has a couple of small missing pieces and a few edge
tears however, all of the vignettes on this WHHW product are very bold.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20528 New York, NY- Chemical Bank $500 18__
Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A lovely proof example of this high denomination note that is similar to
G108 in the Haxby reference but with its counters at the top placed dif-
ferently. Produced by Danforth & Hufty, issued examples of this $500 are
understandably unknown.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, 4 POCs.
An appealing proof example of a high denomination certificate of
deposit from a short-lived New York City bank. Seen at left is a vignette of
Governor DeWitt Clinton that would later appear on United States $1,000
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From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20530 New York, NY- Commercial Bank of the City of New York $13
G16P Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, POCs.
A Gem proof example of this odd denomination that comes from a New
York City bank that failed in the 1840s. Well printed in every detail, it
will surely be a highlight of the next collection it enters.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20531 New York, NY - Commercial Bank of the City of New York $14
18__ G18P Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 4 POCs.
Extremely rare and unusual. This is part of a four note series of odd
denominations ($11, $12, $13, and $14) printed by Rawdon, Wright,
Hatch & Co. whose purpose is a mystery. At least the sheet’s face value
was easy to count - $50 even. This appears to be the Haxby Plate Note.
The only other example known to us was part of a complete denomina-
tion set. Printed on India paper only. Nicely styled in the 1830s manner.
Clipper ship and Venus vignettes. Two large “14” dies make it plain the
odd denomination. An essential denomination for such a set collected
by Durand types. Previously mounted is noted, there are back top stamp
hinges in place; not affecting the face in any way. These “oddest of odd”
denominations are rarely offered. The last $14 we cataloged was in 2008
on the Merchants Bank, realizing $2,760.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20532 New York, NY- Continental Bank $518 — as G8 Proof PCGS Choice About New 58.
Fives were wild on this design, with five allegorical maidens seated in the middle vignette and five Revolutionary War officers lining both ends. This was
done as a deterrent to note raisers (the number of portraits and allegorical figures each totaled five, the same as this denomination). Surprisingly, neither
this design nor the bank was represented in the ABNCo Archives sale. This is a very rare proof, with only one or two examples presently known to us.
PCGS indicates that the note has very subtle cut cancels in the signature spaces and that it is mounted on cardstock.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
Worldly Continental Bank $1000 Unique Proof - The 52 Collection Part II Cover Note
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20533 New York, NY - Continental Bank $1000 18_—§ G20 SENC Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ.
Within the remarkable Charles R. Pease collection offering tonight, this special note surely brought great enjoyment to Chuck and was a centerpiece
in his museum caliber cabinet. Some might argue that the three Saint Nicholas Bank proof denominations known (one from our Newman Part VI sale
that realized over $22,000 and the two others from our Durand Collection sale in 2012) are the highest royalty of New York proofs and perhaps the
entire northeast. However, we believe this $1000 Continental Bank with its “worldly” globe vignette design is the king of New York proofs. Not only is
it a high denomination, but the central vignette showing the full globe view from pole to pole with continents shown in this manner is known only on
this Obsolete Banknote type. It held court on the front cover of 52 Collection Part II sale catalog for the first time in January 2011. Chuck pulled in this
prize in intense competition at $25,300 making it one the highest priced black and white proofs of all time. It was originally part of a four piece high
denomination proof series on the bank from $50 to this $1000 (the other three had been sold in the 52 Collection Part I sale the previous June for high
four-figure realizations). India paper on its original cardstock by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson. In addition to the centered world vignette, there is the
“Surrender of Cornwallis,” appropriate to the title to the left and George Washington at the lower right. It is understatement to mention how riveting this
to behold. Our starting bid is quite conservative for such a prize; indicative more of the adjustments in markets than desirability. Bidding well in excess
of the start is warranted and encouraged. The next visionary collector can build a world class cabinet around this note or it will augment the finest exist-
ing holdings. Spectacular rarity meets iconic imagery from a world class pedigree.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $5,000
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20534 New York, NY- Fulton Bank $10 18 — G50P Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63.
An appealing black-and-white proof from this New York bank that
nationalized in 1865, it is the Haxby plate note that appears on page 1630
of the reference. Another quality product from Tappan, Carpenter & Co.,
this offering is well margined with nary a flaw present.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20535 New York, NY- Importers and Traders Bank $1 18__ G2bP
Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 6 POCs.
The Importers and Traders Bank opened in 1855 and remained in busi-
ness until it became the Importers and Traders National Bank of New
York (Charter 1231) in 1865. This red-brown $1 proof is a well preserved
product of Danforth, Wright & Co.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20536 New York, NY- Importers and Traders Bank $50 18__ G10bP
Proof PMG Uncirculated 62, 6 POCs.
Another lovely proof from this New York City bank, this one representing
the $50 denomination. This example, mounted on cardstock, sports two
allegorical female figures floating in the clouds looking at a large brick
red 50 protector panel.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20537 New York, NY- Irving Bank $1 18__ G2P Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 4 POCs.
An extremely rare Proof from this New York City institution which later
adopted a national charter and became the Irving National Bank. It was
organized in 1851 to serve the needs of merchants and grocers at the
nearby Washington Market in lower Manhattan and named in honor of
Washington Irving, the great American diplomat, essayist and author
whose best known works are his short stories “The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle.” This piece was obtained by our con-
signor in a private transaction and is a lovely Gem example mounted on
cardstock.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20538 New York, NY- Island City Bank $100 18__ G16P Proof PMG
Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A rare proof from this New York bank that was only in business for
three years in the 1850s. Featuring a great vignette of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence, this is a well preserved black-and-white
proof, mounted on cardstock, that appears to have rolled off the press this
morning.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20539 New York, NY- Leather Manufacturer’s Bank $5,000 Haxby
Unlisted Proof PMG About Uncirculated 50, 10 POCs.
A truly superlative $5,000 proof which represents a denomination from
this bank that is not listed in the Haxby reference. The only example
we have ever seen or heard of from here, it does have a few minor
flaws, including some light foxing as well as a few small pieces missing.
However, this note is just the kind of item which elevates even the most
advanced of collections.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20540 New York, NY- Marine Bank of the City of New York $2 18__
G4aP Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, 5 POCs.
The Haxby plate note, this well preserved proof sports a large sailing ship
vignette which is certainly in keeping with the bank’s name. This New
York City bank opened in 1853 and nationalized in 1865. Mounted on
cardstock, the red “2” overprint remains quite bold on this pretty exam-
ple.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20541 New York, NY - Mechanics’ Bank in the City of New York
$1000 18. as G158P Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ.
Unquestionably one of the greatest Fairman designed notes and master-
pieces of the 1820s engraving period. There are only two examples known
of what we consider a technically unlisted type from Haxby (though
assigned G158P at PMG, which it may be). The Gem was on the cover of
the 1995 Smythe Memphis auction and didn’t reappear until November
2011 where Chuck enthusiastically found this prize at $8,912.50. He was
the underbidder for the other example in the 52 Collection Part II sale
earlier in the year at $8,625. Patience landed him this much finer condi-
tion example; the other is ensconced in a major collection now for nearly
nine years. The immense design at the center is the ultimate Archimedes
and his levering of the World theme. He leans on the lever, holding
aloft “the weight of the world,” with his hand pointing to the meridians.
Another standout combining great rarity and impressive style. Nearly
impossible to replace on the fall of the hammer.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20542 New York, NY- Mechanics’ and Traders’ Bank $1,000 G22P
Proof PMG About Uncirculated 55, POCs.
A nice proof example of the highest denomination issued by this New
York City bank before it nationalized in 1865. Featuring vignettes of
George Washington and Sir Walter Raleigh, this lightly handled product
of Rawdon, Wright & Co. has numerous POCs and a small corner tear.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20543 New York, NY- Merchants Banking Co. $250 18__ G18P Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A lovely proof example of an excessively rare denomination and the plate
note in both the Haxby and Durand references. It is from a non-existent
bank that is represented only by fraudulent post notes. Nonetheless, it is
a requirement for any collector seeking to put together a set of unusual
denominations.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20544 New York, NY- Nassau Bank $100 18__ G16P Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A high grade proof example, mounted on cardstock, of the highest
denomination issued by this New York bank. The Nassau Bank became a
national bank in March 1911 and was granted charter number 9939.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20545 New York, NY- Oriental Bank $20 18 — G12P Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63, 4 POCs.
A classic shipbuilding vignette is featured at center on this appealing
proof from a New York City bank that was in business from 1853 to 1908.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20546 New York, NY- Park Bank $1 July 1, 1862 G2c PMG Very Fine
25 EPQ.
A gushing fountain at City Hall Park is the focus at bottom center of the
face and on the red back on this evenly circulated and original $1 note
from a major New York bank that would become the National Park Bank
of New York in 1865.
Starting Bid: $500
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20547 New York, NY- Park Bank $10 Gl0aP Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 64, 2 POCs.
A beautiful $10 proof from this New York City bank that came out of
the sale of the British American Bank Note Co. archives in 1997. While
$1 and $2 proofs from this issuer are seen from time to time, the higher
denominations are prohibitively rare. Ten one-dollar gold coins are seen
in the central vignette of cherubs on this note which certainly adds to its
appeal.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20548 New York, NY- Park Bank $500 18__ G18P Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A gorgeous high denomination proof example from this New York bank
that is the Haxby plate note. Featuring Andrew Jackson at left, this
RWHE product displays an especially bold printing.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20549 New York, NY- Phenix Bank $11 G110P Proof PMG Extremely
Fine 40, 2 POCs.
The Phenix Bank was a rarity, surviving as an independent institution for
nearly a century. This is a lightly handled early proof, albeit with some
light staining, which features a Phoenix rising from the flames as its
central vignette. It also represents a most unusual denomination and will
certainly be of great interest this evening.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20550 New York, NY- Phenix Bank $14 G123P Proof PMG Choice
Extremely Fine 45, 2 POCs.
Another great note which came to this collection out of the same 2006
auction as the previous lot. It also represents an always popular odd
denomination. Some staining at right has been noted by PMG on this
lightly handled example.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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New York, NY- Phenix Bank $1,000 18__
Choice Uncirculated 63.
Another early proof from this long-lived New York bank, this one repre-
senting its highest denomination which was not released in issued form.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20552 New York, NY- Saint Nicholas Bank $1 Nov. 1, 1859 G2a PCGS Very Fine 35.
An issued example with a red “ONE” protector. This cancelled note with the Santa Type II vignette has four POCs at the signature lines. This example is
one serial number higher than the Haxby plate note. The building in the central vignette is the Saint Nicholas Hotel. Information about the hotel can be
found on page 136 in Durand’s Interesting Notes About Architecture book. A gorgeous six story building with a marble edifice, the hotel could accom-
modate up to 1,000 guests. It was located on the west side of Broadway between Broome and Spring streets. Approximately three dozen surviving exam-
ples of this variety have been reported. This is an attractive mid-grade $1 with just some hole punch cancels that do not touch the all-important Santa
vignette. This note was originally part of the Roger H. Durand Santa Claus Collection.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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20553 New York, NY- Saint Nicholas Bank $1 May 14, 1862 G2b PMG Very Fine 30.
The bank opened in 1852 and remained in business until 1865 when it became the Saint Nicholas National Bank of New York (Charter 972). This note,
whose central vignette shows the Saint Nicholas Hotel, is always extremely popular due to the Santa Claus vignette on the right end. Unlike the vast
majority of the other examples of this note which have survived, this example does NOT have the distracting POCs in the signatures. This is one of the
nicest notes of this design that we have ever offered, with PMG noting only some inconsequential pinholes. Our most recent offering of this note in Fine
15 condition without POCs sold for $4,560 in May of last year and we expect this example, which grades a full fifteen points higher without qualifica-
tions other than a few pinholes, to certainly exceed that price level.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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A stunning Santa Claus note from this collection and the numerous accolades afforded it are not hyperbole. This was a crown jewel from the Roger H.
Durand Santa Claus Collection we sold at the 2012 FUN auction for $34,500. Eight years later the collecting community has another opportunity for
the bragging rights to this American classic. Not only does it feature the exceedingly rare Durand Vignette Type V Santa Claus engraved by Rawdon,
Wright, Hatch, Edson & Co., but it is a fully issued note in strong condition. The paper plainly has ample body and the minor nicks noted long ago by
PCGS should be discounted entirely when evaluating such a priceless currency note. In the decades prior to 2012 and since, has another example been
cited. The layout is tremendous with the left end of the curved title lifting the Santa into the corner nicely and the right end just over the appropriate
portrait of Peter Stuyvesant. Red florid signatures are perfectly performed and the late 1864 date is near the issuance of their Original Series notes.
Unknown to Haxby when his opus was published. It is of course the plate note in Roger H. Durand’s Christmas volume. Also, it is the Kelly plate note
and featured on the front cover. Essential for a complete vignette type set of Santa Claus notes by Durand vignettes. It crosses over numerous genres of
American paper money and truly ranks itself among the greatest Obsolete Banknotes we have seen.
Starting Bid: $15,000
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Important Union Bank $5000 Proof
20555 New York, NY - Union Bank $5000 18 _ G96P SENC Proof
PMG Very Fine 25 Net.
There are relatively few $5000 Obsolete demand notes known and most
are proofs. This Haxby “SENC” example is likely unique and the only
example we have traced. We last saw it when it was sold at the second
Schingoethe sale for $4,312.50 in 2005. It had been off the market since
1988 prior to that. India paper proof with classical style of the 1830s.
Top center with three allegorical females. Identical allegorical females
standing on globes at each end. There is noted restoration and the proof
has seen considerable handling. However, we have never seen another
example and there few $5000 proofs from New York City. Quite under-
rated compared to most lower denomination proofs from the period.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20556 New York, NY- United States Accelerating Steam Navigation
Co. 2 Shares July 6, 1841 PMG Very Fine 25.
The issuer’s business was to develop a steam powered balloon, which alas,
failed to get off the ground. In fact, there was considerable discussion
throughout the 1840’s regarding the feasibility of this project, including
an 1845 article published in Scientific American furnishing details of a
steam powered balloon. By the end of the decade, with the discovery of
gold in California, the idea was revived. While a handful of these notes
are known in several different denominations they are avidly sought after
and seldom available thanks in part to the central vignette which depicts
the company’s hoped for product, a steam-powered balloon. This pleasing
mid-grade example, which has a minor repair, is the finest note we have
ever been able to offer from this issuer.
Starting Bid: $500
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20557 Newburgh, NY- Powell Bank $1 18__ G4P Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A high grade proof from this rare Orange County bank whose issued
notes are all listed as SENC in Haxby. This well printed proof, mounted
on cardstock, is a product of Danforth, Bald & Co.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20558 Newport, NY- Bank of Newport $5 18__ G8P Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63, 4 POCs.
A scarce proof example from this Herkimer County bank whose issued
notes are all listed as SENC in the Haxby reference. This colorful $5 has
excellent color with just some light staining. It is pedigreed to NASCA’s
sale of the Jack Guevrekian collection in 1977.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20559 North White Creek, NY- Cambridge Valley Bank at North
White Creek $20 18__ G10P PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, 4
POCs.
A colorful proof from this Washington County bank that represents the
highest denomination it issued before attaining national status in 1865.
Featuring oval portraits of Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, this
proof, mounted on cardstock, displays pristine paper surfaces and near-
Gem centering.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20560 Oswego, NY- Marine Bank at Oswego $5 18__ G8aP Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 6 POCs.
Obsolete proofs do not get much better than this. A minutely detailed
nautical vignette with two ocean going vessels is set off by a lovely brick
red and black color scheme on this high grade proof mounted on card-
stock.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20561 Oswego, NY- Marine Bank at Oswego $10 18__ G10aP Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 6 POCs.
Another gorgeous proof from this Oswego bank that gained a National
charter in 1865, this one a $10 with excellent color and also mounted on
cardstock. This is the first example of this scarcer denomination that we
have handled from here.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20562 Owego, NY- Bank of Tioga $5 18__ G8aP Proof PMG About
Uncirculated 55, 7 POCs.
A pretty red-and-black proof from this Tioga County bank that became
the National Bank of Owego in 1865. Another quality product from the
ABNCo, this well printed note features three appealing vignettes. It is
also pedigreed to NASCAs sale of the Jack Guevrekian collection in 1977.
A small repaired tear has been noted by PMG.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20563 Palmyra, NY- Cuyler’s Bank of Palmyra $5 18__ G6P Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, 2 POCs.
An attractive black-and-white proof from this Wayne County bank where
virtually all of the known notes are counterfeits. Martha Washington is
seen at right on this pleasing $5 that is mounted on cardstock.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20564 Phelps, NY- Ontario County Bank $3 18__ G6aP Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63, 8 POCs.
The first example of any kind that we have offered from short-lived
Ontario County bank that failed in 1858. It is a quite attractive brown-
tinted $3 proof with a great center vignette of a pastoral farming scene.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20565 Plattsburgh, NY- Iron Bank $2 18__
PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A pleasing black-and-white proof from this Clinton County bank that
traces its provenance to the ABNCo archive sale of 1990. Printed on india
paper and mounted on cardstock, this proof is very similar to G4a in the
Haxby reference but is lacking the red 2 overprint and ABNCo imprint.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20566 Rochester, NY- Manufacturers Bank of Rochester $10 18 _
G8aP Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 8 POCs.
A lovely proof from this very scarce Rochester bank that merged out of
existence in 1859. A vignette of three men forging iron is found at center
on this beautiful $10 that came out of the ABNCo archives sale in 1990.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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Uncirculated 63, 4 POCs.
A well printed black-and-white proof from this Rome bank where all of
the previous notes we have handled have been alterations or counterfeits.
A pleasing example of this early 1840s issue mounted on cardstock, it dis-
plays a vignette of George Washington as well as an idyllic farm scene.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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(4)- H11 (3)- H13 (2)- H15 (2)- H-UNL Uncut Sheet PCGS Extremely
Fine 40.
The Coopers ran a general merchandise store on Main Street in Sag
Harbor and paid out these notes across their counter for change making
purposes. The notes were redeemable at the Suffolk County Bank when
presented in sums of even dollars. PCGS notes edge tears and damage
which are almost unavoidable on an item of this size.
Starting Bid: $500
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20569 Troy, NY- Merchants and Mechanics Bank of Troy $3 18__
G10P Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A beautifully engraved, bright India paper proof on original card with the
imprint of Danforth, Underwood & Co., New York/Underwood, Bald,
Spencer & Hufty, Philada. It is from a Troy bank that would nationalize
in 1865.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20570 Various Locations & Issuers, Mostly New York
A collection of cardboard chits, most but not nearly all from New York.
Seven are already graded by PCGS, the remaining 26 are not. Lots
of research is necessary here, as many issuers and locations remain
unknown. Grades vary from Very Good to New, with a couple of pieces
displaying flaws of one kind or another. There will be no returns on this
lot for any reason. (Total: 33 items)
Starting Bid: $375
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20571 Raleigh, NC- State of North Carolina $100 Jan. 6, 1862 Cr. 74-2
PMG Extremely Fine 40.
Printed on the back of pre-war North Carolina state bonds, this $100 fea-
tures a vignette of farm tools and produce as well as an allegorical maiden
seated next to a shield depicting a cotton plant. Shull estimated that there
were between 51 and 100 examples extant in 2007. PMG notes some
minor stains, mainly along the center fold line.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20572 Wilmington, NC - The Bank of Wilmington $9 18__ G11P
Proof PMG About Uncirculated 55 6 POCs.
An extremely rare proof type. This odd denomination does not have
the protector as used on issued notes and might one of just two or three
known perhaps. An old pedigree with some Wismer hinges on the back
that do not affect the face. The note has been previously mounted and
repaired.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20573 Wilmington, NC- The Bank of Wilmington $100 18__ G24a
Proof PMG Uncirculated 62.
The bank operated from 1855-1866. It is printed in black on white paper
with 2 “C” denomination counters in the center. An allegorical female
with a shield and eagle are on the right. Two hole punch cancels are above
each signature line and the holder notes it was previously mounted and
small tears.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20574 Wilmington, NC- Bank of Cape Fear $7 18__ G99a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63, 4 POCs.
Opened in 1804 and closed in 1866, this bank issued many different odd-
denomination notes, including this $7 example. The central vignette is
of America holding a caduceus and shield and a Native American male
flanking a shield with a sunrise scene. Printed on india paper, it has two
hole cancellation above each signature line. The holder notes small tears
which do not detract from the overall beauty of the note. This $7 Proof
was from the ABNCo Archives sale of 1990, lot 1406, a sheet of $6, $7, $8,
$9 and is so stamped in the usual pink.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
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20575 Wilmington, NC- Bank of Wilmington $10 18__ G14b Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
This proof features an interesting vignette of spectators watching a regat-
ta with one of the entrants seemingly in distress closer to shore. The note
is covered with an attractive orange overall tint and a large orange die
surrounding a white 10 in the center. The note is printed on India paper
mounted on card that appears to be mounted on a Danforth Wright
archive book card. The usual small POCs are in each signature line. PMG
even mentions the bright tint coloration. There were eight examples of
this striking variety in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale spread across Lots
1410 and 1411. We believe that these eight notes are the original source for
all recent public auction appearances.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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OHIO
20576 Cadiz, OH- State Bank of Ohio, Harrison Branch $10 186_
G182a Wolka 0252-UNL Proof PMG Uncirculated 62.
The State Bank of Ohio was one of the largest banks in the United States,
with 41 branches spread across the state. The Harrison Branch in Cadiz
opened in 1847 and remained in business until it became the Harrison
National Bank of Cadiz (Ch. 1447) in1865. The note features a vignette
of three men “solving the world’s problems” as well as a portrait of John
Andrews, the second president of the entire statewide bank network. The
orange protector elements on this proof are somewhat different than the
design used by most branches. The note is printed on India paper with
the usual POCs in the signature lines and has the distinctive “Wismer
Hinge Remnants” on both ends, suggesting a provenance that extends
back to the 1930s. PMG also mentions a tear repair which is barely dis-
cernable over the “H” in “OHIO” in the bank title. This example had been
part of the Schingoethe Collection and was the plate note in Haxby. We
believe that this example was, and remains, unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20577 Chillicothe, OH- Bank of Chillicothe $100 18__ UNL Wolka
0341-52 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
The Bank of Chillicothe was one of the oldest banks in the state, open-
ing in 1806 and remaining in business until it became a branch of the
State Bank of Ohio in 1845. This $100 features two of Underwood, Bald,
Spencer & Hufty’s trademark medallion-like cameo heads, two small oval
vignettes of putti and a vignette of an allegorical maiden seated under a
tree with a steamboat in the distance. This note is printed on India paper
without any POCs and was once part of Lot 1429 in the 1990 ABNCo
Archives sale. We believe that this note is unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
“ANTI-BANK-ING CO.” Variety
20578 Kirtland, OH- Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Bank-ing Co. $3
Jan. 4, 1837 G6 Wolka 1422-03 Rust 14 PMG Very Fine 25 Net.
When state officials refused to grant a banking charter, the organizers
decided to move forward and, for a short period of time, even resorted to
changing the bank title on some of its bank notes. This was accomplished
by applying two stamps with “ANTI-” and “ING CO.” to the existing
notes so that the name became the Kirtland Safety Society ANTI-BANK-
ING CO. In addition Bank officer titles were overstamped to further
suggest that this was a Company rather than a Bank. Needless to say, this
ploy did not buy the enterprise much time, with it ultimately failing in
November, 1837. This example is printed on paper that is still bright with
strong handwritten information, with PMG mentioning tape on the right
margin.
Starting Bid: $2,250
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1837 G18 Wolka 1424-18 Rust 11 PMG Fine 12.
The $100 Kirtland note is the highest denomination from the series and
has always had a broad appeal, a majestic presence among the other
Kirtland notes. Printed as the bottom note on the high denomination
sheet by Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty, N. York & Philad. At the
top center is a historical vignette of the Presentation of the Declaration
of Independence, with the Founding Fathers rendered in deep detail as
adapted from John Trumbull’s iconic painting. At left, a facing cameo
head with “100” is on either side. The identical ends are perpendicular
and have ornate filigree detail with “C” counter in the center and “100”
numerals in each corner. The signatures are those of J(oseph) Smith, Jr.
and S(idney) Rigdon. It has been nearly three years to the day since we
sold our last Kirtland $100, with that piece grading Fine 15 and realizing
$5,287.50. Expect this piece, which is in a comment free PMG Fine 12
holder, to likely equal and perhaps well exceed that figure.
Starting Bid: $2,500
20580 Springfield, OH- Springfield Bank $1 18__ as G6a Wolka
2452-02 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Springfield Bank opened as a Free Bank in 1851 and continued in
business until it became the First National Bank of Springfield (Ch. 238)
in 1864. Toward the end of their run, Free Banks were given more latitude
to order more non standard designs such as this $1. A red protector panel
and bicolor counters attractively frame the center vignette of a milkmaid
with her cows. Printed on India paper with the usual small POCs in the
signature lines, this note has the side margin mounting hinge remnants
that strongly suggest provenance all the way back to D.C. Wismer in the
1930s. At present, we are aware of only one example of this note in proof
form.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20581 Steubenville, OH- Bank of Steubenville $20 18 G44 Wolka
2474-21 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
The Bank of Steubenville opened in 1809 and remained sporadically in
business until ultimately failing for good in 1841. State records indicate
that this design was never issued. It is an attractive layout with portraits
of Washington and Fulton and medallion like cameo heads flanking a
large center vignette of a water goddess pouring water out of a jug. The
note is printed on India paper mounted on card with the usual POCs
in the signature lines. An indistinct ghost image of another Bank of
Steubenville issue appears on the verso. We presently count two surviving
examples.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20582 Toledo, OH- Marine Bank $1 18 __ as G2a Wolka 2562-01 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Marine Bank was one of the last Free Banks to be organized in the
state, opening in 1860-61. The bank was merged into the Second National
Bank of Toledo in 1865. The note features vignettes of a busy wharf scene
and a sailing vessel as well as a large ornate red-orange 1 protector. This
is an original period proof printed on India paper mounted on cardstock
with the usual small POCs in the signature lines. It should not be con-
fused with modern proprietary proofs that have a green tint. PMG notes
some tears which are very small and virtually impossible to easily locate
through the holder. On a note of this rarity they are almost a moot point.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20583 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory- B.H. Epperson 50¢ Aug. 1,
1862 Burgett 3 Medlar 13 PMG Fine 12.
Both the Burgett Oklahoma reference and Medlar’s Texas reference
(which lists notes from this issuer because the notes, although issued
from the Choctaw Nation in what was then Indian Territory and is now
Oklahoma, were payable at Clarksville, Texas) list notes from this issuer.
Mr. Epperson was actually a very prominent merchant and lawyer with
interests throughout east Texas who played a prominent role in Texas
politics before and during Reconstruction. Although a staunch Union
man before secession, he served as a Confederate congressman, declining
to join many of his Texas associates who either joined the Union forces or
decamped to the north upon the outbreak of the war. We have had only
one 50 cent example in any previous sale, with that piece, graded just a
tad higher than this, realizing $2,820 nearly seven years ago. PMG notes a
previous mounting and a minor tape repair on this handsome piece, nei-
ther of which really matter on a note of this rarity.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20584 Wewoka, OK (Indian Terr.)- Wewoka Trading Co. 5¢ ND
Burgett UNL PCGS Apparent Fine 15.
This is the only note from this issuer known to us. Wewoka was located
in the heart of the Seminole Nation. The website of the Oklahoma
Historical Society notes, “Elijah J. Brown, a white trader, established
a trading post at Wewoka in 1866. Over two decades the post passed
through several owners. In 1880 Seminole Chief John F. Brown and his
brother Andrew Jackson Brown bought it from Courtland L. Long. In
1891 Long repurchased an interest in the firm from the Brown broth-
ers and named it the Wewoka Trading Company. Located at the corner
of Main Street and Wewoka Avenue, the general store offered clothing,
stoves, furniture, wagons, and farm implements. Customers included
whites and African Americans as well as American Indians. The compa-
ny issued its own scrip, which could be exchanged at other local business-
es. The vault at the Wewoka Trading Company safeguarded the Seminole
Nation records and the federal annuity payments to the Seminole.” This
issuer is unlisted in Burgett and signed by Long, dating it to between 1891
and approximately 1907. PCGS mentions a repair in the lower right cor-
ner that is pretty well done. A great note from a hard to collect area.
Starting Bid: $500
PENNSYLVANIA
20585 Allegheny, PA- Allegheny Bank $20 Gl2a Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 6 POCs.
Four examples of this striking red and black note appeared as Lot 1510
in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. The female portrait is obviously taken
from life and is undoubtedly a family member of someone associated
with the bank. This is lovely note that is mounted on cardstock and has
the usual small POCs in the signature lines. In our last FUN auction, we
sold a PCGS Very Choice New 64 example for $1,680.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20586 Allentown, PA- Allentown Bank $20 18 __ G1l0a Proof PMG
About Uncirculated 55.
The Allentown Bank was in business for a decade from 1855 to 1865
before becoming the Allentown National Bank (Charter 1322). This is an
attractive proof of a less often seen denomination from here and the first
we have ever offered. A red “XX” protector and charming vignettes are
the highlights of this Draper, Welsh & Co. product that just has a small
tape repair and a minor edge tear.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20587 Allentown, PA- Lehigh County Bank $10 Dec. 24, 1844 G10
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The bank was opened in 1844 failed circa 1850. This $10 black and white
proof is printed on India paper. A cherub holding a cornucopia with an
allegorical female hover above a city in the center. On the left, an Indian
maiden with bare breast and bow are in an oval and an oval containing
portraits of Washington, Jefferson, Monroe and Adams is on the right.
Two hole punch cancels are above each signature line. The holder notes
“previously mounted.”
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20588 Catasauqua, PA - Bank of Catasauqua $5 18__ G1l0aP SENC
Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ 5 POCs.
The Catasauqua full color tinted series is easily one of the finest look-
ing sold in the 1990 Sale. This $5 proof is another stunning full color
Gem from the Pease collection with an architectural theme rendered in
a very 19th Century American realism style. Framed within its deep red
Danforth, Wright & Co. tinting, the scene is methodically detailed down
to the billowy smoke and foreground train being loaded. This card proof
is one of the three examples on a sole sheet from the 1990 ABNco. sale
and later sold in the important Schingoethe Part I sale in 2004. This Gem
is on its original card and appears to be the match of its former sheet-
mate, graded PCGS Superb Gem 67PPQ, we sold at our 2019 FUN auc-
tion. Worth well in excess of our conservative starting price; perhaps by
multiples.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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The second highest denomination from this Catasauqua full color tinted series and from one of the finest looking suites sold in the 1990 sale. This
$50 proof is yet another stunning full color Gem from the Pease collection. Both major vignettes use a very 19th century American realism style.
Wonderfully red tinted across the note by Danforth, Wright & Co., micro details and counters were machined using the Cyrus Durand patents. The
foundry scene at top center is warmly rendered with its blazing heat evident. Bottom left is a classic Danforth vignette with a hunter loading his rifle.
This card proof is the sole example from its unique sheet from the 1990 ABNco. sale. When last auctioned on March 276, 2014, it achieved $16,100. It
maintains its status as one of the rarest and finest looking Pennsylvania and Danforth, Wright & Co. proofs known.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20590 Easton, PA- Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Easton $50 18
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
This bank was started in 1852 and later became the First National Bank of
Easton. A milkmaid is sitting on a log with a farmhouse and steamship in
the background. Liberty with an eagle, shield and tall pole are on the left.
It is a very nice proof mounted on cardstock with 6 POCs, three above
each signature line. The holder has the title of the bank as simply Bank of
Easton, with no mention of The Farmers & Mechanics part of the title.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $875
20591 Franklin, PA- Venango Bank $5 June 11, 1865 G6a Hoober
126-3 PMG Very Fine 20.
A rare note that is evenly circulated and without a comment on its PMG
label. It carries a late date of June 11, 1865 for an Obsolete. The Venango
Bank would cease operations in 1866 after four years of existence. This is
only the third different example of this $5 that has appeared in our auc-
tions. The last was part of the Eric Newman Collection. It graded PCGS
20PPQ and realized $2,115 in April, 2015.
Starting Bid: $500
20592 Germantown, PA- The Bank of Germantown $500 18__ G90a
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
The Bank of Germantown opened in 1814 and remained in business until
becoming the National Bank of Germantown, Philadelphia (Charter 546)
on October 25, 1864. A Native American male with a bow and a maiden
holding wheat flank an eagle on a globe in the center. Three red 500
counters are seen on each side and the bottom. Printed on India paper
and mounted on card, it has three hole cancels above each signature line.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20593 Gettysburg, PA- Bank of Gettysburg $5 G32 Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A rare ex-ABNCo sale Proof mounted on cardstock from a bank of great
historical interest, as this institution acquired a national charter and
became the Gettysburg National Bank a mere two years after this rural
community was the scene of perhaps the most decisive battle of the
American Civil War. This is a lovely example from this bank and is far
nicer than $5 Proof from this institution that we offered as part of our
Newman sales over four years ago.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20594 Harrisburg, PA- Harrisburg Bank $5 18__ G40a Proof PMG
Uncirculated 62, 6 POCs.
An attractive Proof from this bank’s 1861 issue, just a few years before it
became the Harrisburg National Bank. Another quality product from the
ABNCo, this green-tinted note features several appealing vignettes.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20595 Hollidaysburg, PA- Central Bank of Pennsylvania $5 18__ G8a
Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A short-lived Blair County bank that only lasted a couple of years.
Hollidaysburg was named for the Holliday brothers, who were the first
settlers in the region after their service in the French and Indian Wars.
Ceres and a farmer reclining in a large red V protector are two of the
major design elements on this pretty red and black example. An older
gentleman reclining on a rock under a tree with a young boy and a dog is
seen on the right. Printed on india paper and mounted on card, this is a
beautiful color Proof. This design appears as a sheet of four $5 notes in lot
1567 of the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20596 Lebanon, PA- Lebanon Bank $5 18 __ G20 Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ, POCs.
The first Proof we have been able to offer from this bank that became the
Lebanon National Bank in 1864. It is a great example of extending a note’s
life by adding additional counterfeit deterrents, as this design was prob-
ably used originally in the late 1830s or 1840s, but was then updated with
an overall red tint and the addition of two red and white 5 protectors.
This permitted the design to continue in use for another twenty years.
Mounted on cardstock, it is a most attractive Proof.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20597 Lewistown, PA- Mifflin County Bank $5 Nov. 15, 1861 G4a
PMG Choice Fine 15.
An attractive, moderately circulated red and black note from this
Lewistown bank printed by ABNCo, this $5 has red protectors and design
elements including a somewhat unusual framed circular element that
states that notes are “secured by pledge of real estate and joint & several
liability of stockholders.” A few small paper pulls on the back have been
noted by PMG. In our 2018 Central States auction, we sold an impaired
PCGS Very Fine 20 example for $1,200.
Starting Bid: $500
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20598 Mauch Chunk, PA- Mauch Chunk Bank $50 G12 Proof PMG
Choice About Unc 58, 4 POCs.
A very rare Proof example of a higher denomination from this Carbon
County bank that nationalized in 1864. While a few remainders are
known of this $50 note, it is seldom seen as a Proof. A Toppan, Carpenter
& Co. product which is mounted on cardstock, this note features two
great train vignettes and as well as a small cattle drive at left.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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Unlisted Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
Prior to the 1990 ABNCo. sale, the $500 and $1000 types were unknown
on the bank. The title is well known for its $1 notes with its four Civil
War officers portrayed. This style was created in the 1830s by Draper,
Underwood, Bald & Spencer. Printed on India paper and on its original
archive book card. This was in the Schingoethe Collection for well over a
decade and was not sold individually until 2014. Classic style throughout
as used on this imprint. Its uniqueness overwhelms any minor faults seen
on the edges from old, but original archive, glue as prepared at the print-
ers. Another immense Pennsylvania rarity.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
20600 Oil City, PA- Oil City Bank $20 18__ G10a Proof PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A Proof from this Oil City bank, overprinted “Specimen” in red and with
serial numbers 0000. This is emphatically not one of the American Bank
Note Company later issue “Special Proofs,” but part of a Specimen sheet
on india paper which was discovered in England almost forty years ago
and was subsequently cut.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Gem Unc 67 EPQ, 4 POCs.
Another example from a Specimen sheet cut decades ago, this Proof
represents the scarcer $50 denomination. Like its counterpart above, it
is overprinted “Specimen” in red and with serial numbers 0000 and was
printed on India paper. This is a pristine example with ideal centering
and wonderful color.
Starting Bid: $625
G12a Proof PMG Superb
20602 Philadelphia, PA -Bank of Commerce $5 18__ G4aP PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63.
There are relatively few tri-color proofs to be had by collectors. A strik-
ing orange, black, and green ABNCo product, this $5 proof is from a
bank that would become the National Bank of Commerce, Charter 547,
in 1864. The central vignette of workmen loading a wagon certainly
adds to its appeal. This would have been an expensive series and type to
print, requiring three high precision passes through the press, one for
each color. Not part of the ABNCo Archives sale in 1990. This is only the
second one we have sold. The last a plate C example with some POC faults
which realized $1,440 in 2017. This is superior and noted with “Good
Color” by PMG.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20603 Philadelphia, PA- Bank of North America $1 18__ G80 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A very rare series on this historic bank and a well printed proof by
Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. This proof is from the late 1820s
to early 1830s and features “Plenty” standing at center with ornate end
panels. From 1782 until 1864, this bank issued several series of Obsolete
notes.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20604 Philadelphia, PA- Bank of North America $10 Oct. 1, 1860
G204c PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45 EPQ, 4 POCs.
An appealing example of this issued $10 note from a famous Philadelphia
bank. It represents the variety with the red-orange tint and the ABNCo
imprint. Amongst its attractive vignettes, this note includes portraits of
William Penn and Benjamin Franklin. It saw only light circulation and
has been punch hole cancelled.
Starting Bid: $500
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20605 Philadelphia, PA- Bank of North America $100 18__
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, 6 POCs.
A well margined example of an early high denomination proof from this
historic Philadelphia bank that has an engraved date of 1838 in its center
vignette. Mounted on cardstock, this is the first example of this early
proof to grace one of our auctions.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20606 Philadelphia, PA- Bank of Pennsylvania $100 18__ G196 Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 8 POCs.
The Bank of Pennsylvania was one of our fledgling nation’s earliest com-
mercial banks (1794-1857). A heroic vignette of the Pennsylvania state
seal is the centerpiece of this attractive proof. Surprisingly this design
was not represented in the ABNCo Archives sale of 1990 and is quite rare.
This is only the second time we have offered this design in one of our auc-
tions.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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SENC Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
This ultra-high denomination from this historic bank founded over 200
years ago is unique. Chucked obtained this jewel at the first Schingoethe
sale in October 2004 for $2,760 where it was properly pedigreed to its hid-
den location from lot 1741 in the 1990 ABNCo. sale (under Reading). It
was worthy of an individual lot in 1990, finally so in 2004, and of course
now. Significant as the highest denomination on the bank and series
(the only known Pennsylvania $10,000 notes were on Philadelphia Bank,
as in this sale, and the Girard Bank) and unique. The classic style with
Pennsylvania arms at the upper left and clear denomination ends and
blocks. India paper proof by Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty. Only
the exceptional Obsolete Note collections have contained so many ultra-
high denominations. Like so many offered here tonight, one-of-a-kind. A
bit of stray ink is noticed on the back.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20608 Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the Northern Liberties $50 18__
G92 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, 6 POCs.
A very rare Proof example from this uniquely titled Philadelphia bank
that became a National Bank in 1864. Quite likely the Haxby plate
note, this high denomination Proof features a heroic vignette of the
Pennsylvania state seal at center.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20609 Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the Northern Liberties $500 18__
G108 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A lovely example of this high denomination proof that was unknown
to Haxby and then appeared in the ABNCo archives sale of 1990. The
vignette at right on this pretty $500 depicts several women, one of whom
is painting a portrait of William Penn.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20610 (Philadelphia, PA)- Bank of the United States (3rd) $50 18__
G124 Proof PCGS Apparent Choice New 63.
This reincarnation of The Bank of the United States had a Pennsylvania
state banking charter and closed its doors for the last time in 1841. This
is an attractive proof example of a higher denomination from here that is
mounted on cardstock with just some minor staining present. It traces its
provenance to the John J. Ford, Jr. collection. This challenging proof sold
for just under $3,000 as part of The 52 Collection back in 2010.
Starting Bid: $500
20611 Philadelphia, PA- Clarks’ Exchange & Banking House “at
sight pay to...E. W. Clark & Brothers, Bankers St. Louis, MO $100 18__
Hoober 305-189 Remainder PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ.
An extremely rare “At sight pay...” remainder note from this important
Philadelphia banking house and payable to E. W. Clark & Brothers,
Bankers St. Louis, Mo. This is a Pennsylvania note and is listed in the
Hoober state book. Enoch White Clark and several sons were wealthy
bankers. The banking house was founded in 1837 and added branch
offices in several cities across the country in order to issue or redeem “at
sight” notes such as this. Jay Cooke, Civil War financier and broker in
Federal loans, was an associate and then partner in this firm. The Clark
family is also associated with Clark’s Exchange Bank in Springfield,
Illinois, whose proofs surfaced in the 1990 ABN Archives sale. This is a
four-state tie note with perpendicular branch office titles at the left end:
E. W. Clark & Co., Philadelphia; JW. Clark & Co., Boston; E. W. Clark,
Dodge & Co., N. York. A $100 deposit would be made at a branch and
the “at sight” note could be endorsed over to others in commerce and
eventually be paid by another branch as far away as St. Louis. This note
was printed about 1850 and has the New England Bank Note Co., Boston
imprint. It is a remainder that is an extremely important Philadelphia and
St. Louis tie note.
Starting Bid: $500
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PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, 6 POCs.
The Consolidation Bank was in operation from 1855 to 1864 when it
became the Consolidation National Bank (Charter 561). This high end
Proof note, the first we ever offered from here, represents a denomination
that is listed as SENC in Haxby. Featuring a red “100” protector, it is a
lovely Danforth, Wright & Co. product with superbly executed vignettes.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20613 Philadelphia, PA- The Consolidation Bank $10 18__ G8a Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
This bank that was started in 1855 became the Consolidation National
bank (ch #561) circa 1864. A herd of cattle crossing a stream is the central
vignette and a woman working on a machine is on the left and a sailor
sitting looking out over a harbor on the right. Printed on India paper and
mounted on book card, it has two hole cancels over the two signature
lines. Two red TEN protectors are at the bottom. This design appeared on
two $10 notes in lot 1642 in the 1990 Archives sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $600
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20614 Philadelphia, PA- Girard Bank $10 18__ G10a Proof PMG Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Founded in 1832 as the predecessor of Stephen Girard’s bank which was
founded in 1812. An attractive color proof. It has a portrait of Girard in
the center and portraits of Washington and Robert Morris on the left and
right respectfully. Printed on India paper, it has three hole cancels above
each signature line. This design is featured on a sheet of four $10 notes in
lot 1652 in the 1990 Archives sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20615 Philadelphia, PA- Girard Bank $1,000 18__
Proof PMG About Uncirculated 50.
A portrait of Stephen Girard is seen at left and right on this lightly han-
dled proof of a $1,000 note that is not listed in the Haxby reference. It is a
well printed note with just an internal tear that is not readily discernable.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
Haxby Unlisted
20616 Philadelphia, PA- Loan Committee of the Philadelphia Banks
$5,000 Oct. 31, 1863 Very Fine-Extremely Fine;
Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the United States $200 Oct. 3, 1810 Branch
Draft Very Fine.
An appealing pair of fiscal documents from Philadelphia with the clear-
ing house note issued to the Bank of North America. It has been pen can-
celled and also has some edge tears and ink erosion. The branch draft has
been cross-cut cancelled and previously mounted.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
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20617 Philadelphia, PA -Moyamensing Bank in the County of
Philadephia $500 18__ G24P Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ.
All notes from this unusually named title are rare. This is the highest
denomination from the bank known to us and one of two we have veri-
fied. The other example sold in the 52 Collection Part II sale in January
2011 for $2,760. This example is much finer and nearly Gem. Commerce
is seated at the top center and nautical scenes with Neptune and a ship in
the opposing lower corners. Obtained privately, this India paper proof
on card has unobtrusive India paper signature block cut-outs that do not
detract from its precise designs and nearly Gem grade.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20618 Philadelphia, PA- Philadelphia Bank $5 May 2, 1859 Haxby
Unlisted Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, 6 POCs.
An attractive proof from this major Philadelphia bank that is similar to
G136a but with an earlier date of issue. It features a bold red “V” protector
and portraits of two of the bank’s officers. Printed directly on cardstock,
it is a product of the ABNCo.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20619 Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Bank $20 18__ G188P SENC
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
Extremely rare and apparently from the final series of notes printed for
the title before becoming one of the Original Series National Banks.
American Bank Note Company proof on India paper, mounted on its
original card. It originally surfaced in a Virginia proof trove and was a
discovery for its series and type. Interesting layout with a half-length por-
trait in the center balancing all its geometric features and color tint plate.
The large “20” is particularly handsome. PMG notes some toning which
is evenly distributed and creates a halo effect around the portrait. We
believe this one of two known examples discovered. Popular location and
rarer imprint that was not in the 1990 ABNCo. sale at Christie's.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20620 Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Bank $10,000 18__ Unlisted Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
It is far from a stretch that this is one of the most important Pennsylvania Obsolete Banknotes. It was printed for one of the earliest American bank
titles which issued many series of notes from 1803 to becoming a National Bank in 1864. All genuine notes from the bank were fully redeemable for
decades after 1864. This proof stands up with the 1782 Bank of North America $100 issued note, originally from the Wayte Raymond Estate (that sold
for $37,375 at Ford Part VIII in 2005), and the two known Bank of North America $1000 color proofs (one with a five-figure realizations on their resume
and the other locked in a foundation). This amazing note boasts an illustrious pedigree prior to its fine home in the Pease Collection since June 2005. It
originally came from the (unnamed) Rasmussen collection sold by Bowers & Merena at Baltimore over two decades ago. Those Rasmussen proofs often
originally came directly from Julian Blanchard. It is unique, once part of an unlisted two-subject $5,000-$10,000 sheet, and made its way quickly to the
Schingoethe collection by private treaty where it remained until sold in the third (of 18 numbered) sales at the 2005 Memphis auction for $20,700. The
size of this $10,000 is slightly oversized compared to lesser, circulating demand notes from the period. Clearly, such a note was used for bank to bank
transactions only to facilitate counting time and storage. The size differential would make a counting error difficult if mixed with other notes. Great
expense was made to engrave this mega-denomination plate to print this at Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co. Classical scene at the top center. Intricate
end panels with three vignettes each. It is also interesting to note the rarely seen comma used in the denomination “$10,000.” In this 1830s time period,
only one other Philadelphia title proposed $10,000 notes-the Girard Bank. These are known, but are dwarfed by the uniqueness and beauty of this clas-
sic. Philadelphia has been well collected over the past decade. As the highest denomination from one of America’s historic bank titles, it will be a corner-
stone in its next superb collection. This has all the hallmarks of exceeding the starting bid handily.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
Estee arena et 20621 Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the United States (PA Charter) $2000
= Post Note 18__ as G102 as Hoober 305-162 Proof PMG Superb Gem Unc 67
EPQ.
Despite the familiar name, the bank was actually operating with a state charter
from Pennsylvania between 1836 and its final demise in 1841. The note, which
appears to be printed on card mounted on another card, features portraits of
Rittenhouse, Penn, Paine, Fulton, Franklin, and Morris as well as the bank’s
headquarters in Philadelphia. While issued notes from this series are frequently
available, the same can not be said of proofs like this. We believe that two proof
$2000 examples of this design are extant, with the other example appearing as
part of a 2005 group lot in our CAA Dallas Texas Signature Auction #364.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20622 Philadelphia, PA - Bank of the United States $1000 Dec. 15,
1840 G100 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
This post note was payable nine months after date in New York. It retains
the usual format of the bank’s headquarters in Philadelphia flanked
by six portraits of great Americans. The back is covered with payment
stamps for various amounts of principal and interest as late as 1850. This
example is exceptionally nice, and is certainly equal to any we have ever
offered previously.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $500
20623 Pittsburgh, PA- Allegheny Bank $100 18__ G32a Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63, 6 POCs.
A lovely proof example of the highest denomination issued by this bank
after it changed its issuing location from Allegheny to Pittsburgh. It is a
well margined note, printed on a card, with excellent color and a great
vignette of a man on horseback roping cattle.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Choice Uncirculated 63.
An attractive early high denomination proof from this Pittsburgh bank
that nationalized in 1865. It actually represents the G54 variety, not the
G48 listed on the PMG holder. The first example of this high denomina-
tion from here to appear in one of our auctions, it features a nice vignette
of a steamboat at center.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
Distinctive Yellow Tinted and Unique Pittsburgh
$500 Proof
20625 Pittsburgh, PA - Mechanics Bank of Pittsburgh $500 18__
G16P SENC Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ.
One of the most distinctive color tinted proofs from the Pease collection.
The soft orange-yellow was created by Draper, Welsh & Co., printed on
India paper, and is on its original archive card. Unique in the ABNCo.
sale and sold as an intact $500-$1000 sheet in the first Schingoethe sale;
it is offered individually for the first time. The layout and vignettes in the
corners complement the tint plate with its white outline features. Very
impressive and irreplaceable. A key proof representing one of the rarest
tints known and unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20626 Pottsville, PA - Farmers Bank of Schuylkill County $500 18__
G28P SENC Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
This unique $500 proof was the sole example in the 1990 ABNCo. sale
and we have never seen or heard of another. Like so many of the Pease
Collection high denominations, it is one-of-a-kind. After the being sold
in 1990, it resided in a private collection dispersed in late March 2014
where it realized just over $8,000. The bank issued notes at two loca-
tions and this was the highest denomination from the series (as noted in
Wismer and Gwynne & Day). Appropriate to the title Agriculture allego-
ry upper left. Washington and Marshall portraits at opposite ends. India
paper proof upon its original card. The usual punch hole cancels as made.
A beauty.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20627 Reading, PA - Union Bank of Reading $100 18__G28a Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A gorgeous Draper, Welsh & Co. full color proof and the sole example in
the 1990 ABNCo. sale. Beautifully vignetted with the imprints realism
apparent at the central vignette. The soft orange outlines the “C” protec-
tors. On its original thin archive card. The first we have cataloged, but we
sold an uncertified $20 color proof from this series and former sheet in
2009 for $3,220. This is of course worthy of exceeding that. Top quality
with interesting style.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
20628 Shamokin, PA- Shamokin Bank $5 18
Uncirculated 65 EPQ, 4 POCs.
A very striking proof with a dark red overall tint and a brick red FIVE
protector and round denomination counter. Vignettes of a mining scene
and Native Americans combine to make the note appealing to a wide
range of collectors. Only one sheet, a $10-$10-$10-$20, was in the 1990
ABNCo. Archives sale.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20629 Shippensburg, PA- Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Shippensburg $5 18__ G6a Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
A wonderfully designed green and black proof note printed by ABNCo
for this short-lived bank whose issued notes are quite rare. In addition to
great color and balance, the note bears a portrait of Henry Clay at left and
a farming scene at right.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20630 Stroudsburg, PA - Stroudsburg Bank $10 18__ G8a SENC
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 6 POCs.
Extremely rare and a handsome full orange color tinted proof by
Danforth, Wright & Co. This is a gorgeous series like the Catasauqua
Bank proofs engraved and printed by this elite firm. There were only
two examples in the 1990 ABNCo. sale, one each appearing on different
sheet arrays. Lovely lace pattern across the note with numerous geomet-
ric details for counterfeit prevention. Cattle watering at the top center.
Last sold in a March 27, 2014 sale for an impressive price and deserving
of strong attention. Nearly Gem and on its original archive book card.
PMG emphasizes its “Good Color” on the encapsulation. The first of its
denomination we have handled.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20631 Stroudsburg, PA - Stroudsburg Bank $100 18__ Gl4a SENC Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
The highest denomination from this amazing series. Exceedingly rare and a riveting full orange color tinted proof by Danforth, Wright & Co.
Pennsylvania arms at the top center with the tint sweeping across the note. There is only one other known, the Haxby Plate Note which appears to be on
India paper only. This realized $14,100 at the 2014 ANA. This Gem is on its original archive book card and is nearly perfect.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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20632 West Chester, PA - Bank of Chester County $500 18__ as G 94 Unlisted Proof PMG About Uncirculated 50.
Likely unique and the second highest denomination note we have observed on this bank. In the ABNCo. sale, it was paired with the same series $1000
which was illustrated in the catalog. India paper only proof by Draper, Underwood, Bald & Spencer. Top central view of farming couple. Medallion heads
at each end. Chuck gathered as many of these unique $500 and $1000 proofs as he could find over the years and this was a later acquisition from an com-
prehensive Pennsylvania collection. There is some noted restoration by PMG. However, it has a bold appearance and is a great rarity.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20633 York, PA- York County Bank $5 G8a Proof PMG About
Uncirculated 55, 5 POCs.
An attractive red-tinted proof from this Pennsylvania bank that features
at center a rarely seen and wonderfully American Finding the Red Ear
vignette. In the vignette, three couples are playing this frontier romantic
game which resulted in a kiss for the winner (here holding his “red ear” of
corn aloft), but being rebuffed by his chosen lady. A small tear is noted by
PMG on this $5 proof but it is not readily apparent. Included with the lot
is a separate vignette printed on card of the lady seen at right on the note.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 items)
Starting Bid: $625
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Proof PMG About Uncirculated 53.
The central vignette on this early Reed & Stiles design depicts a reclining
sea goddess and two nymphs. The historic note is intricately designed and
has period false signatures added. Printed on India paper with the usual
POCs in the signature lines that have retained the paper. It appears that
this note is the plate note in Durand’s 1981 state catalog. After spending
time in the Schingoethe and Hagen collections, this rare proof surfaces
again tonight.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20635 East Greenwich, RI- Greenwich Bank $50 18 __ as G12 Durand
334 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
The bank was incorporated in 1856 and continued in business until
it became the Greenwich National Bank (Ch. 1405) in 1865. This $50
has a stunning full width vignette that incorporates allegorical figures
representing urban interests on the left and agricultural interests on the
right, with the state seal of Rhode Island in the middle. A large red and
white FIFTY protector panel is at center just above the seal. This note is
printed on India paper mounted on cardstock with the usual POCs in the
signature lines. One example of this note appeared as part of a four sub-
ject uncut sheet in Lot 1806 of the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale. There have
been no auction appearances of which we are aware in at least the last
decade and this note is likely unique or nearly so.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20636 Fall River, RI - Pocasset Bank $2 March 1, 1861 G24 SENC
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 4 POCs.
A great rarity and fascinating. Not only is this a gorgeous ABNCo.
engraved proof with green color elements, it is also a precursor type
to a type printed shortly there after at Fall River, Massachusetts. That
situation was created when the state line moved. Under Rhode Island,
this proof appeared in the January 2014 Spink USA sale (pedigree, John
Kosior collection) where Chuck acquired it. In addition to its green
protector details, there is a tranquil bovine scene in the center. At the
lower left is a Native American princess and at the lower right The
Calmady Children. We are fairly certain this is unique with “RHODE
ISLAND” designation. The issued Whitman plate note is mistakenly the
Massachusetts (the Haxby Plate note also) type. The PMG noted previ-
ously mounted (stamp hinges at back sides) pedigree this back to the
Wismer holdings; a bonus and not a detriment.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20637 Greenville, RI- Exchange Bank $1 July 4, 1848 Durand 467
Haxby G50 PMG Fine 12.
An extremely rare Rhode Island note listed as a Proof only in both refer-
ences and as Rarity-7 in Durand. We have not seen or heard of even a
single other signed and issued example from this just plain rare bank.
Starting Bid: $500
Remarkable Scenic Vista Color Proof
20638 Phenix, RI - Phenix Village Bank $1 18__G2aP Proof PMG
Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ 6 POCs.
An exceptionally crafted type indicative of the finest productions from
Danforth, Wright & Co. There were two proof examples on the solitary
sheet sold in the 1990 ABNCo. sale. This stunner found its way individu-
ally into the Schingoethe collection where it was sold for $1,035 in their
first numbered sale in October 2004. Chuck bought this masterpiece
from the first 52 Collection sale for $7,475 in heavy competition. It has it
all, but the town vista and waterfalls in the foreground are surrounded in
rich brick red color. On India paper mounted to its original archive book
card. It is nearly perfect with vibrant color and deep printing. A remark-
able example boasting strong pedigrees across the board. The style is
exemplary.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
20639 Phenix, RI- Phenix Village Bank $100 18
906 PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
The bank was incorporated in 1856 and continued in business until
becoming the Phenix National Bank (Ch. 1460) in 1865. Even with
only one vignette (a portrait believed to be that of the bank’s long time
president, William B. Spencer) this note gives a striking appearance with
oversized brick red counters and a ONE HUNDRED security panel. The
note is printed on India paper with the usual POCs in the signature lines
mounted on thin cardstock that is attached to a Danforth Wright archive
book card. This note sold as part of Lot 1817 in the 1990 ABNCo Archives
sale and is unique.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20640 Providence, RI- Arcade Bank $1 18__— G6 Durand 949 Proof
PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Arcade Bank opened in 1831 and remained in business until becom-
ing the Rhode Island National Bank (Ch. 983) in 1865. This note has a
custom center vignette depicting the northern entrance to the Arcade.
The Arcade Bank was one of Jackson’s “pet banks” which were deposi-
tories for government deposits and was aggressive in putting out large
amounts of its notes far from home. The building featured on this $3 is
the Arcade in Providence which was one of the first “indoor malls” in
the country. Today it is home to high end apartments and specialty retail
establishments. This note is printed on India paper mounted on card-
stock with the usual POCs in the signature lines. The note design was not
in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale nor has it had any recent public auction
appearances to the best of our knowledge. We believe that the note may
well be unique or nearly so.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20641 Providence, RI- Atlas Bank $1 Aug. 10, 1854 G2a Durand 990 PCGS Fine 12.
Issued notes from the Atlas Bank are rare and, they are justifiably coveted due to the Santa Claus vignette appearing on the $1 denomination. The origi-
nal plate for the series was engraved by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson/New England Bank Note Co. This is an earlier dated note and the plate has no
added ABNCo monogram as observed on the Durand Collection we auctioned at the 2012 FUN Currency Signature Auction. Looking back cautiously,
the winged cherub at top rolls an 1854 Seated Liberty dollar that is just about his size. At lower left, a cherub is incorporated into a gushing fountain. The
oval at the lower right corner encloses the Durand Type II Santa Claus vignette (whether the art is by Rawdon, Hatch or James Major is not established).
The whimsical scene shows Santa Claus with a present-filled sack. With his back to us, he turns his head as if interrupted while filling stockings, and
makes the famous gesture of “laying his finger aside of his nose,” as in the poem by Clement Clark Moore. A cat stands by aloofly. With a red protector
ONE. This example has the low serial number 24, and the variant was not in the Roger H. Durand collection. His collection note, cited earlier, realized
$5,463 graded PCGS Very Good 8. This ex Newman Collection note shows the typical “New England” trimming, but is very attractive. This is a perfect
representative of the Type II “Santa” notes, which are always difficult to obtain.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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The Exchange Bank was incorporated in 1801 and remained in business until becoming the National Exchange Bank (Ch. 1339) in 1865. The note has a
distinct nautical theme with a large vignette of the S.S. Humboldt and a smaller vignette of a sailor at work on the right. The subject of the male portrait
remains unknown. The note is printed on India paper with the usual POCs in the signature lines and has some very small professionally done corner tip
repairs. This note, which traces its lineage back to John J. Ford, Jr., has been in a succession of collections and sales until it ended up with our consignor in
2011, when it was claimed as being unique. Nothing has occurred in the intervening nine years to alter that assessment.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $3,000
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Proof PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 4 POCs.
An intricately engraved series from a bank that used several series of
notes featuring globes and related allegorical vignettes. On this Wellstood
series, Knowledge and Time watch Atlas lift the earth on his shoulders.
The four allegorical women at the top represent the four continents -
Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia are in harmony. Issued notes had
green protectors. Proofs without the tint plate were likely for inspection
by the engravers and bank officials. We are aware of a few proofs from
this $1-$2-$3 series. Most originated with the Ford-Goldstone proofs.
This was discovered later in a Wellstood archive sold at Memphis in 2007.
PMG notes some corner tears, though small. Affixed to its Wellstood
album thin card. Incredibly stylish and rare.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20644 Providence, RI- Globe Bank $3 18 _ as G28 as Durand 1353
Proof PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
This pretty proof has one of the most unique vignettes encountered in
Obsolete paper money. Many vignettes are horizontally panoramic, but
this vignette takes up the entire height of the note. Knowledge and Time
watch Atlas lift the earth on his shoulders. The four allegorical women
at the top represent the four continents - Africa, the Americas, Europe,
and Asia living in harmony. This example traces its provenance bank to a
Wellstood imprint archive owned by John J. Ford, Jr. PCGS mentions the
usual POCs in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20645 Providence, RI- High Street Bank $20 18
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The High Street Bank was incorporated in 1828 and remained in busi-
ness until 1930 when it became the High Street Bank and Trust Company.
This note depicts Commerce seated with an eagle and caduceus, a portrait
of a young woman, and a framed portrait of Franklin. The note is printed
on India paper with the usual POCs in both signature lines. PMG notes
evidence of previous mounting and an annotation (a tiny penciled S/50).
This note was not represented in the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale nor has
it made any auction appearances in at least the last decade. Decidedly rare
and likely to stay that way.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Proof PMG Uncirculated 61.
Quite a striking layout and color scheme. There are very few tri-color
Obsolete notes due to the costs involved in creating plates and printing.
The American Bank Note Co., New York had the technology to engrave
and print these impressive notes. March 4, 1861, the engraved date of
this note, was Abraham Lincoln’s first inauguration. A bold India paper
proof with layered color tinting in the center. A deep red “10” is over a
green guilloche die with outlined “TEN,” and this is all over a rectangle
of the denomination in vermillion micro-lettering. The perimeter frame,
formed of alternating micro-numerals and floral ornaments, encloses
the vignettes and protectors. Within the large cartouche at left, History
inscribes the bank’s incorporation date on a scroll that is over a tablet
with the textual denomination. In an oval at lower right, Hope’s anchor
rests on a rock at the seashore. We have seen a few of this type, but is
excellent condition. A few are damaged and brittle; perhaps from the
color ink. We auction a similar example in our Newman Part VII sale
for $3,290. This “C” position piece came from the Ford Part XXII sale
where the position of cutting indicates they were once sheet-mates with
the Newman example. There are some minor faults not affecting the eye
appeal. Another tinting type that would be essential in a well rounded
collection of American Obsolete Banknote proofs.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
20647 Smithfield, RI- Smithfield Lime Rock Bank $1 G6 Proof PMG
Choice Uncirculated 63, 4 POCs.
A well printed black-and-white proof from a short-lived Rhode Island
issuer and the first example from this bank to appear in one of our auc-
tions. Haxby lists this $1 note only as a proof and this Draper, Toppan &
Co. product, which is mounted on a card, features a portrait of George
Washington and two female vignettes.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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PMG About Uncirculated 53.
To our knowledge, the highest denominations from Rhode Island are
only known as proofs and this is an interesting location and title. We
believe this is the only $500 known from the title in private hands.
Because the state line moved, notes from the bank were issued here and
later in Massachusetts at Fall River. This boldly designed proof has a large
red “D” protector embracing the center. The large nautical vignette and
Native American scene The Flight of Weetamoe are endearing. The lat-
ter vignette was created by Wellstood, Hay, Hanks, & Whiting for this
title only. An impressive India paper proof discovered in the Wellstood
Albums sold in 2007 by Smythe. There is a black and white $500 proof
that was sold from the Ford collection in 1994. However, that was pur-
chased on behalf of a public institution and is not available to collectors.
There is some minor handling on the India paper and petty glue spots
indicated by its PMG assessment. This is a stylish high denomination rar-
ity from the Pease collection.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
20649 Westerly, RI- Washington Bank $1 18__ as G18 as Durand 2508
PMG About Uncirculated 55.
The Washington Bank was incorporated in 1800 and remains in business
to this day under the banner of Washington Trust. Each note has some
representation of George Washington. In this case his portrait is the focal
point of the design. Hope stands with an anchor in a niche on the right
end. The note is printed on India paper with the usual POCs in both sig-
nature lines. This note’s provenance stretches back to the John J. Ford col-
lection. It is believed to be one of two proof examples of this design that
survive.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20650 Woonsocket, RI- Producers Bank $1 18 _ as G3 as Durand
2634 PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
The Producers Bank was incorporated in 1852 and remained in business
until becoming the Producers National Bank (Ch. 1421) in 1865. This
note features a large vignette of Liberty draped in the Stars and Stripes
standing. The center vignette has a seated Native American pondering
a plow (part of the “March of Civilization” genre of vignettes that were
popular before the Civil War). The right vignette shows an arm holding a
hammer on an anvil. The note is printed on India paper mounted on card
/ archive book card with the usual small POCs in the signature lines. This
note was part of a single uncut four subject sheet that was part of Lot 1838
in the ABNCo Archives sale. It was deemed unique in 1990 and nothing
has changed in the intervening three decades.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20651 Woonsocket, RI- Woonsocket Falls Bank $100 Jan. 1,18 _ G62
Durand 2740 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The bank was incorporated in 1828 and continued in business until
becoming the Woonsocket National Bank (Ch. 1058) in 1865. This note
features a large custom vignette of the town and falls, a smaller vignette
of Ceres and Liberty flanking the state seal, and a vignette of a farm girl.
The note is printed on India paper, mounted on original card and has the
usual POCs in the signature lines. PMG mentions stains that are primar-
ily on the back of the card and do not affect the note in any way. While
there is a small stain in the left card margin on the face, it is nowhere near
the note itself. In all likelihood, there are only two proof examples of this
design extant.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
SOUTH CAROLINA
20652 Charleston, SC- Bank of Charleston $5 18 _
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
This design was not in the ABNC Archives holdings that were dispersed
in 1990. We have observed examples of this design with plate letters A, B,
and C and suspect, therefore that this design in proof form is represented
by three or perhaps four examples. The visual effect is amazing and
would have required three passes through the press. A few issued notes
are known so this design was actually put into production. A superlative
addition from a state that has given up very few color proofs in the last
twenty five years. There are the usual small POCs in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20653 Charleston, SC- Bank of Charleston $10 18 _ G16b Sheheen 69
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
This design was from the same issue as the previous $5. It features a
large vignette of a cotton boll as well as one of Commerce and, perhaps,
Minerva seated on a wharf. Filling out the design is an oval portrait of
Calhoun. The use of two secondary colors was quite unusual as it was
more expensive, but everyone must agree that the visual effect is striking.
The note is mounted on cardstock and has the usual small POCs in the
signature lines. We are aware of two examples of this design at present.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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Uncut Sheet PCGS Extremely Fine 45.
When we first offered this sheet in our 2016 FUN Currency Signature
Auction where it crossed the auction block for $2,173.75, your cataloger
observed: “If you do not love this sheet then you have no appreciation for
Obsolete paper money. This is a small sheet of four denominations from
an unknown issuer in Ridgeway, SC, a very small town about halfway
between Winnsboro and Columbia, SC. It is dated just a couple of months
after the conclusion of the Civil War. That in itself would make this an
interesting item. What it is printed on, however, is the really significant
thing. The printer used a fully issued Confederate T71 $1 note as the
host paper source. This clearly shows what people thought of the value
of the Confederate dollar just after the war- essentially it was only worth
the paper it was printed on and nothing more.” We have never seen any-
thing like it before or since. An amazing piece that belongs in the most
advanced Obsoletes, Confederate, or South Carolina collection.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
TENNESSEE
20655 Ist Tennessee Cavalry- Sutler 25¢ Mar. 1863 Keller TN-SBUNL
Remainder PMG Very Fine 20 Net.
Only the fourth note that we have offered and the first of this denomina-
tion on the Union Ist Tennessee Cavalry. Keller does not list this denomi-
nation for this sutler. This remainder was torn in half and then backed,
thus the net grade. Nonetheless, it is still a rare note.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20656 63rd Tennessee Regiment- I.T. Guthrie Sutler Scrip $1 Jan. 1863
Keller TN-SF100 PMG Very Good 10 Net.
A sutler that we have never before offered. This note is a R7, one to five
known, in Sutler Paper Money by Kenneth Keller. This example is also the
plate note on page 174 of that reference. This note has been backed.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20657 Brownsville, TN- Agricultural Bank of Tennessee $5 185_ G10
Garland 34 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, 4 POCs.
We have auctioned only one Proof on this bank and this is it. Its first
appearance with us was at our June, 2010 Memphis auction. At the time,
it was ina PMG 62 EPQ holder and realized $1,725.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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Garland 109 Proof PMG Uncirculated 62.
A striking color proof with a red overall tint and two dark red counters,
this is a rare design with an estimated surviving population of two to
three pieces according to some experts. We sold an impaired example in
2010, while this note is making its second appearance in the last seven
years. A possible third example was part of the ABNCo Archives hold-
ings (Lot 1874 in the 1990 sale). There are not many of these around to
satisfy demand. The note has the usual POCs in the signature lines and is
printed on India paper.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20659 Choptack, TN- R. Shanks & Co. $1 Aug. 10, 1882 Schafluetzel-
Carson Ch-M.Sha-1 PMG Very Fine 25.
A neat note from a town with a neat name. This merchant scrip issue was
used in the 1870s and 1880s by R. Shanks & Co. Riley Shanks is listed as
a merchant in the 1880s. In their new Tennessee catalog, Schafluetzel and
Carson peg the known surviving population of this design at two notes.
PMG notes a minor edge restoration in the lower left corner.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20660 Clarksville, TN- Northern Bank of Tennessee $1 Nov. 1, 1855
G2P Garland 172 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, 6 POCS.
A bank that has never before participated in any of our auctions. Both
Haxby and Garland list only three designs for this bank. The Garland
rarity rating for each of the three denominations is R14, two to four
known. This attractive black and white Proof has small tears that we can-
not find through the encapsulation. The six small POCs have removed
the paper, but the backing remains intact.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20661 Clarksville, TN- Northern Bank of Tennessee $2 Nov. 1, 1855
G4P Garland 173 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, 6 POC.
A lovely black and white Proof with a foundry vignette on a bank that we
have not previously entertained in our auctions. This is the plate note on
page 29 of The History of Early Tennessee Banks and Their Issues by Paul
E. Garland. It has a Garland rarity rating of R14, two to four known.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
Lovely State Stock Bank $5 Red Tinted Pint
20662 Greeneville, TN - State Stock Bank of Tennessee $5 Jan’y 1,
1857 G2aP Garland 325 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, POCs.
There are few full color Tennessee proofs to collect and this collection is
fortunate to have several. A gorgeous Danforth, Wright & Co. production
on India paper on original card. It has a fine pedigree chain. This was
originally from the Paul Garland collection as observed from the back
of the cardstock with visible “Wismer” style stamp hinges. This and the
two proofs on the solitary sheet in the 1990 ABNCo. sale are the only
ones we are aware of. Boldly rendered hunting scene at the top center. The
red tinting is dual-shaded with deeper red around the counters in white
outline. An extremely rare bank and we are aware of no issued notes;
only the Garland listed proofs and the ABNCo. sale sheet. A tremendous
opportunity.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20663 Greeneville, TN- State Stock Bank of Tennessee $10 Jan’y 1,
1857 G4a Garland 324 Proof PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ.
Only a few banks operated under the state’s Free Banking law, with this
being one of them - if it, in fact, ever opened. There was one example of
the $10, part of a single uncut sheet of $5-$5-$10-$20 (lot 1888), in the
1990 ABNCo Archives sale. The hinges on the back of this note were a
hallmark of being owned by D.C. Wismer and there is a $5 known with
the same hinges. This suggests perhaps another sheet was around. It
is therefore possible that the population of surviving proof examples
could be as small as two $10s. This note is a real beauty with a dark brick
red protector and a lighter overall tint. PCGS notes that the example is
mounted on cardstock and has the usual small POCs in the signature
lines. Combine this visual appeal with the probable rarity and superlative
condition and you have a winner.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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One of Two Known Greeneville $20 Proofs
20664 Greeneville, TN - State Stock Bank of Tennessee $20 Jan’ 1,
1857 G6aP Garland 327 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, POCs.
One of only two known examples of this gorgeous full red color proof.
Like the $5 proof here, this was originally from the Paul Garland collec-
tion as observed from the back of the cardstock with visible “Wismer”
style stamp hinges. It is the Haxby and Garland plate notes. The other
was on the mentioned solitary sheet in the 1990 ABNCo. sale are the only
ones we are aware of. India paper proof on cardstock by Danforth, Wright
& Co. The full red tinting is two shades with deeper inking at the top cen-
ter protector outlining the “20.” The corner vignettes provide a balanced
layout from this elite imprint group. In addition to its Garland-Wismer
pedigree, it was last sold at the fifth Schingoethe auction in December
2005 for $3,450. All Tennessee full color proofs are rare. A highlight from
this collection which certainly was enjoyed for well over a decade.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
20665 Knoxville, TN- Bank of East Tennessee $50 18 — G52 Garland
386 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
In addition to allegorical vignettes depicting Justice (twice) and Liberty as
well as a vignette of a rather unlikely locomotive, this rare proof also has
an oval portrait of Hugh Lawson White, an early Tennessee politician,
US. Senator, and confidant of Andrew Jackson. This design was not part
of the ABNCo Archives holdings dispersed in 1990. We are aware of two
examples plus the note listed in Haxby which may be a duplication of one
of the other two. The consignor’s notes indicate that this example came
from Paul Garland’s personal collection. As Haxby indicates this design
may have only been printed in proof form, this may be one of a very lim-
ited number of opportunities to acquire the design.
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Starting Bid: $500
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20666 Maney’s Brigade, TN- M. Hartman, Sutler 25¢ February 17,
1864 Keller TN-SG025 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This 25¢ note was issued on the day that the final issue of Confederate
Treasury Notes commenced. General George Maney was born
in Franklin, Tennessee in 1826. His troops saw action in Kentucky,
Tennessee, Georgia, and the Carolinas. In November 1863, he was
wounded during the Chattanooga Campaign. He was captured during
the Atlanta Campaign and was released but did not return to active duty
due to his wounded arm. After the war, he was an active Republican and
served in several diplomatic posts in South America. Based on the date of
this note, it was in use just before or during the Atlanta campaign. The
note, which depicts a passenger train, is the first of this denomination
that we have offered in one of our auctions and is evenly circulated with
no significant distractions.
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Starting Bid: $600
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1864 Keller TN-SG050 PMG Fine 12.
This note is very similar to the previously described 25¢ issue and is also
fully issued. PMG mentions some minor repairs that are not blatantly
obvious through the holder. This makes the third 50¢ note that we have
handled from this issuer, with all in about the same state of preservation.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $600
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20668 Memphis, TN- Commercial Bank of Tennessee $10 186_ Gl2a
Garland 601 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, 6 POCs.
A beautiful red underprint Proof printed by the National Bank Note
Company. Portraits and vignettes are first rate on this well preserved
example. It has six POCs along the signature lines that have dislodged the
paper of the note, but not the underlying cardstock.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20669 Memphis, TN- Fireman’s Insurance Company $2 Oct. 6, 1855
Schafluetzel & Carson M-MFir-2Un Garland 664 PMG Very Fine 30.
An extremely rare note from an issuer rated Rarity-11 in the new
Tennessee reference. This attractive piece is a remainder, like all of the
handful of specimens known from this issuer. Problem free for the grade,
and well worth a bid in the range of...
Starting Bid: $500
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20670 Memphis, TN- Bank of Memphis $1 Sep. 1, 1853 as G2a
as Garland 548 Face and Back Proofs PMG Uncirculated 61; PMG
Uncirculated 62.
The Bank of Memphis was organized in 1853 and remained in business
until 1860 when it became associated with the Bank of Chattanooga,
acting as a branch of that institution. This note depicts Commerce,
Prosperity, and Navigation at center, an unidentified male portrait at
lower left, and America at right. The back is a decorative orange design
with the bank name and denomination highlighted. Both are printed on
India paper mounted on Danforth Wright archive book cards, with the
face proof having the usual POCs in the signature lines. The back proof
has a sealed tear in the bottom margin at right. Lot 1900 in the 1990
ABNCo Archives sale had a single sheet of $1-$1-$1-$2 face proofs and a
matching sheet of back proofs. This lot is undoubtedly the original source
for this pair of proofs and suggests that the likely number of surviving $1
face and back proofs is three of each.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $750
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20671 Memphis, TN- Bank of Memphis $10 June 1, 1854 as G8a as
Garland 552 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The bank was organized as a Free Bank in 1853 and remained in business
until it effectively became a branch of the Bank of Chattanooga in 1860.
This note features a reclining woman with an eagle gazing at a distant
city and passenger train. Other design elements include the state comp-
troller die at upper left and an oval male portrait at lower right. The face
proof is printed on India paper mounted on a Danforth Wright archive
book card with the usual small POCs in the signature lines. The back
proof is an orange decorative design and is also printed on India paper
mounted on archive book card. These proofs were part of Lot 1901 in the
1990 ABNCo Archives sale and were the sole $10 face and back proofs
present. It is likely that this is the only pair of face and back proofs extant
for this denomination.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $750
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20672 Memphis, TN- River Bank $5 18__ G2a Garland 749 Proof
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A great note from a rare bank. The River Bank operated for a few years
as a Free Bank, depositing bonds with the State Comptroller's office to
secure its circulation. This beautiful brick red and black proof uses a
vignette of two black hands processing cotton in a cotton press. Your
cataloger has not seen this vignette on other notes and its use may be
unique to this issue. Haxby was aware of proofs and two $5s (Lot 1902)
were in the ABNCo Archives holdings dispersed in 1990. This example
is from Paul Garland’s personal collection according to the consignor’s
notes. The combination of rarity, condition, and vignette subject matter
should lead to spirited competition for this superb note. There are the
usual small POCs in both signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20673 Nashville, TN- Bank of Commerce $5 Nov. 15, 1855 G12
Garland 803 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The Bank of Commerce opened in 1855 and remained in business until
approximately 1858. This note features vignettes of a sailor reclining on a
wharf with a sextant and the steamer S.S. Pacific. A third vignette depicts
a young woman. There are two red 5 protectors. The note is printed on
India paper with the usual POCs in the signature lines and is mounted
on cardstock. Three examples of this design were in lot 1906 in the 1990
ABNCo Archives sale. At present we believe that these represent the sur-
viving population of proof examples for this design.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20674 Nashville, TN- Bank of the State of Tennessee (2nd) 50¢ June
20, 1824 UNL (G18) Garland 831 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
PMG cited this note as unlisted on the front label, but we believe this
note is G18/Garland 831. No description is available for either G18 in the
Haxby reference or 831 in the Garland reference. We have auctioned only
three mid-grade and lower examples of this design with the last being in
September, 2015. That Apparent Fine 12 specimen realized $705. Portrait
of Andrew Jackson is titled “Old Hickory” at top center. It is in a very nice
state of preservation even if it was previously mounted.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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Face and Back Proofs PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
The first time for us to offer this number in any form. Our consignor won
this Proof pair at auction over 16 years ago. The face is printed in gray
and black and the back is printed in brown-orange. The face has six small
POCs along the signature lines. The POCs have removed paper from the
face, but note the backing.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $750
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Garland 1024 Proof PCGS Apparent Choice About New 58.
Liberty appears in a tropical setting (The Tropics) on this spectacular red
and black ABNCo produced proof with engraved signatures that was for-
merly part of the Eric P. Newman collection. The telltale marginal stamp
hinge remnants on the back suggest a provenance all the way back to
D.C. Wismer. This design was not part of the 1990 ABNCo Archives sale
and the “old” proofs typically have only survived in very limited quanti-
ties, harkening back to the days when finding a proof was an infrequent
occurrence. With one previous public auction appearance (this example)
in the last decade, this proof may be unique or nearly so. PCGS mentions
the usual POCs as well as the mounting remnants on the back. The edge
tears mentioned are truly minor and difficult to even locate through the
holder. The note’s positives far outweigh these minor distractions.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20677 Netherland, TN- J.H. Breeding 50¢ Jan. 1, 1863 Schafluetzel-
Carson Ne-M.Brg-50c PMG Very Fine 25.
This note was redeemable in Confederate notes. At present, Mr.
Breeding’s occupation is unknown with the assumption being that he
was some type of merchant. This note serves as the plate note in the new
Tennessee catalog by Schafluetzel and Carson where it is listed as unique.
PMG notes some splits that appear generally along a horizontal fold but
they are neither numerous nor severe.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20678 Sparta, TN- James Cook $1 Nov. 12, 1862 Schafluetzel-Carson
S-M.Cok-1 PMG Very Fine 30.
Census records for 1860 and 1870 indicate that James Cook was a farmer
(1860) and later (1870) the Postmaster for Sparta. This note serves as
the plate note in the new (2019) Tennessee book written by Dennis
Schafluetzel and Tom Carson. It is presently believed to be unique.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20679 Trenton, TN- Bank of Trenton $5 18 | G8aP Garland 1248
Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, 6 POCs.
This stunning Danforth, Wright & Co. brick red color proof was original-
ly in the Paul Garland Collection and was acquired by the Schingoethe’s
when Paul sold them his core collection. Plated in his book (and Haxby)
and featured on the color plates. This example is conservatively graded
and was considered a “Gem” when sold in the Schingoethe Part 4 sale in
September 2005. In that ancient history it realized $2,070. Off the market
since, this beauty on card has strong color and portrait vignettes of Henry
Clay paired with a woman attributed as Mrs. F.N.W. Burton and not Mrs.
Henry Clay as cited by Garland. This is one of four we have observed. The
others we consider rather closely held. There are relatively few full color
Tennessee proofs to be had and this is from a rarely encountered bank.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $600
Extremely Rare Full Color
Bank of Trenton $20 Proof
20680 Trenton, TN- Bank of Trenton $20 18 — G12aP Garland 1250
Proof PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, POCs.
Another stunning Danforth, Wright & Co. brick red color proof that
was originally in the Paul Garland Collection and was acquired by the
Schingoethe’s when Paul sold them his core collection. Plated in Haxby
only and one of two known to us (the other was on the solitary sheet in
the 1990 ABNCo. sale). This was last sold in the Schingoethe Part 5 sale
in December 2005 for $3,105. Off the market since, this beauty on card
has strong color and intense use of the Cyrus Durand patents using geo-
metric form for security. Note the lower right female portrait, properly
identified as Mrs. F.N.W. Burton, paired with its opposite corner portrait
of E.L. Cheatham and A key Tennessee color proof.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20681 Trenton, TN- Bank of Trenton $1 Jan. 1, 1856 G2P Garland
1245 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, 6 POCS.
A black and white Proof from the Paul Garland Collection, who wrote the
reference work, The History of Early Tennessee Banks and Their Issues.
The Garland rarity rating for 1245 is R15, which translates to unique. It
may very well still be unique, as we have never before offered an example
of this design. This note was previously mounted with a couple of stamp
hinges.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $875
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20682 Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $100 Jan. 1, 1840 A8 Medlar 28
PMG Very Fine 30.
PMG mentions only the usual cut cancels on this attractive and bright
mid-grade high denomination example.
Starting Bid: $500
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29 PCGS Apparent Choice About New 55.
We have auctioned only four Medlar 29 pieces that were third party
graded higher than the example in this lot. This is a lovely piece that has
the usual cut cancels and it also received an apparent grade due to hav-
ing its cancellations skillfully repaired. The last AU 55, cut cancelled and
without cancellation repairs that we offered realized $6,756 in April, 2017.
This example with a “Funded and Cancelled” rubber stamping should at
the very least approach that figure.
Starting Bid: $3,000
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20684 Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $500 Jan. 1, 1840 Cr. A9 Medlar
29 PMG Choice Very Fine 35, CC.
A note on every Texas collector's wish list. The last $500 that we auc-
tioned was in September, 2019. It graded a no problem PMG VF 30, CC
and realized $7,200. Our current offering has restoration listed on the
back label. Only when the piece is backlit do you see the sealed cut can-
cels and the paper clip rust outlines at both upper left and right. Still, this
is anice example of this much better denomination.
Starting Bid: $2,000
20685 Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $500 Aug. 17, 1839 Cr. A9
Medlar 29 PMG Fine 12 Net.
The $500 is the scarcest denomination from the Lone Star series.
Virtually all are cut cancelled and have various other more minor mala-
dies. This example is no exception with the cut cancels causing missing
pieces that have either been replaced or reattached with tape. Notes of this
type have seen a sharp value increase in recent auction appearances.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20686 Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $500 May 29, 1839 Cr. A9
Medlar 29 PMG Fine 12.
A pleasing example of this high denomination note whose dates of issue
range from April 1839 to January 1840. This offering has been cut can-
celled and the cancels have been repaired. However, the repairs been
nicely executed are are best observed when the note is candled in front of
a light source.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20687 Sam Houston Signed Austin, TX- Treasurer of the State of
Texas $3,118.90 June 9, 1860 Cr. AW16 Medlar 146 PMG Very Fine 30.
The most important fact is that this warrant has a genuine signature
of Governor Sam Houston on the back. This warrant is made payable
for, “protection of the frontier.” This example is of the variety where
“Legislature” is spelled incorrectly as “Legislaturr.” The Criswell-Shull
reference states on page 395 that Houston’s signature increases the value
of this warrant by about six times. Also, Houston’s signature on this war-
rant matches the example found on that page. This piece is pen cancelled
with minor edge damage.
Starting Bid: $750
20688 Austin, TX- Republic of Texas Certificate of Stock $500 June
15, 1840 Cr. 40F Medlar UNL PMG Choice Very Fine 35, CC.
Stock Commissioner Charles DeMorse signed this example of this 10 per
cent bond. He was charged with refunding the public debt under Texas
President Mirabeau B. Lamar. This cut cancelled bond has cancellation
repairs that were done with older stamp hinges that were cut in half. A
couple of the cut cancellations were not repaired. As usual, the ten cou-
pons remain attached.
From the RFK Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20689 Columbia, TX- Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant $24 Feb.
1837 Cr. C16A Medlar 14 PMG Very Fine 25.
The second Cr. 16A that we have offered, but the first of the $24 denomi-
nation to be a part of our auctions. Also, this piece has only the word
“Bounty” instead of “Bounty Money” penned above the word “services.”
Paymaster Geo. W. Poe is the signer of this warrant. Poe was commis-
sioned a captain of artillery on March 10, 1836 and many sources place
him at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. Poe was appointed
acting paymaster general on October 12, 1836 and his duties included
establishing the pay department for the Army of the Republic of Texas.
Poe would go on to serve as marshal and lead the procession for Stephen
F. Austin’s funeral on December 29, 1836. This example was previously
mounted.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20690 Columbia, TX- Republic of Texas Treasury Warrant $12 Jan. 9,
1837 Cr. C16A Medlar 14 PMG Very Fine 25.
This is only the third example of this number, that has the added penned
“Bounty Money” above “services,” that we have been able to offer. The
city of Columbia served as the capital of the Republic of Texas from
October, 1836 until April 18, 1837. The legislature was moved to Houston
on that date due to inadequate accommodations in Columbia. This war-
rant has internal tears with the largest located at far right.
Starting Bid: $750
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20691 Houston, TX- Government of Texas $3 Apr. 1, 1838 Cr. H15A
Medlar 57 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This is an elusive Medlar number from this short-lived and rare Houston
issue. Aside from its hammer cut cancel, this offering is a very attrac-
tive piece that certainly looks better than its assigned grade with boldly
printed details and sharp signatures.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20692 Houston, TX- Government of Texas $5 June 1, 1838 Cr. H16
Medlar 59 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ, CC.
This $5 is by far the highest graded example of Cr. H16 that we have ever
offered. The previous high was a PCGS 58 that realized $2,820 in our
January, 2015 FUN auction. Almost all of the Cr. H16 pieces that we have
auctioned are in the VG to VF grade range. The note in this lot has been
cut cancelled and it also has contemporary annotations (endorsements)
on the back.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $1,500
20693 Houston, TX- Government of Texas $20 Nov. 1, 1838 Cr. H19
Medlar 63 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
An unusually high grade example with the amanuensis signature of Sam
Houston. This example is uncancelled as well, and resides in a comment
free PMG holder.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $500
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20694 Houston, TX- Government of Texas $50 Dec. 10, 1838 Cr. H21A
Medlar 68 PMG Extremely Fine 40.
Authorized by an Act of June 9, 1837, this note was part of an emission
printed by Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co. of Philadelphia and New
York. With attractive vignettes of a sailor holding the Stars and Stripes
and Justice seated on a wharf, this note is nicer than many other examples
from this issue. This piece bears the desirable signature of Sam Houston
as President of the Republic (done by an amanuensis) and is uncancelled,
making it a scarce item indeed. PMG notes a “foreign substance,” which
has left a couple of spots on the note.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $500
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CF8 PMG Very Fine 30.
An appealing example of this Consolidated Fund note and only the third
time this Criswell number has appeared in one of our auctions. It is an
evenly circulated note with just an unobtrusive cut cancel.
Starting Bid: $500
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20696 Nacogdoches, TX/New York, NY- Galveston Bay & Texas Land
Company One Labor of Land/177 136/1000 English Acres Oct. 16, 1830
Very Fine.
This is a land certificate good for 177 136/1000 English acres of land in
what was then the newly settled area of Texas between the Sabine and San
Jacinto Rivers. This land came from grants issued to Lorenzo de Zavala.
De Zavala would later become the first vice president of Texas. This is an
important historical document that should interest any Texan or collector
of Texas currency or historical memorabilia, and also a fascinating docu-
ment that gives a glimpse into the history of the American settlement of
Mexican Texas and the revolution that followed. It has just a few folds
that are not at all distracting. The top edge shows a thin reinforcement.
The signatures of the trustees and attorneys of the company are bold and
add to the overall appearance. A map at bottom shows the area in East
Texas where the land grants were available. These land certificates were
sold out of New York City and the Nacogdoches location in Texas is arbi-
trary on our part.
Starting Bid: $750
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20697 Portland, TX- City of Portland $1,000 Apr. 29, 1841 Medlar 1
PMG About Uncirculated 55.
An issue with handwritten denominations, this serial number 2 piece is
the first of the $1,000 denomination to grace our auctions and the first of
any denomination that we have offered since September, 2015. We have
now auctioned the denominations of $50, $100, $200, and $1,000 on this
issuer. These stock certificates have claims to being examples of the earli-
est engravings done in Texas. This note is signed by Nicholas Clopper.
In 1835, Clopper secured two cannons for the Texian Army, the famous
Twin Sisters, which participated in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20698 Salt Lake City, UT- Deseret University Bank $20 186_ UNL PMG Uncirculated 62.
The Deseret University Bank was devised by Deseret University as a means of simulating business transactions in a classroom environment. The school
opened in October, 1868. The “bank” ceased operations in 1869 and most of the notes were burned with few survivors. Surprisingly, the $20 is unlisted
and previously unknown, with Nyholm writing “A $20 seems likely but none have ever been observed.” Despite the indication that this is a remainder
on the holder, your cataloger believes it is a fully issued note with proper signatures, both name and style, that match other known signatures, as well as
a proper date and serial number. PMG mentions small tears and evidence of previous mounting (in the form of scrapbook page remnants on the back. A
rare and historically significant addition to Utah numismatics.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20699 Brattleboro, VT- Windham County Bank $3 Mar. __, 18___ as G6a as Coulter 47 Proof PMG Uncirculated 62.
Given the relatively frequent appearance of remainders, it may come as a surprise that this design is rare in proof form. In fact, only one example
appeared as part of the ABNCo Archives holdings in 1990. It is likely that that note and this example are one and the same. A pretty note with a red over-
all tint and a large red and white THREE protector. There is also a red 3 protector over the serial number line. This note’s provenance extends from the
ABNCo Archives to the Peter Mayer Collection sale in 2015 to our consignor’s collection. PMG notes toning, which is well camouflaged by the red tint,
in the left and upper right margins. The usual small POCs are in the signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20700 Hyde Park, VT- Lamoille County Bank $10 May 21, 1855 G10 Coulter 5 Proof PCGS Apparent New 62.
A very rare Baldwin Vignette Type III Santa Claus note with the best Santa pedigree you could ask for. We last cataloged this as part of the magnificent
Roger H. Durand Collection sold at the FUN 2012 auction. Graded and encapsulated especially with its pedigree. Only four examples of this series and
red protector type are confirmed. Proofs from this series, with or without protectors, that appeared in the 1990 ABNCo. sale were notoriously poor con-
dition. This is actually quite nice with some minor faults noted by PCGS; an edge tear at top right of center and the upper left corner is slightly nicked.
The Santa is wonderfully engraved and printed. These Santa proofs have stayed in constant demand since they first appeared at the 1990 Christie’s sale.
Whether for type sets, expanded Santa collections, or just enjoyment-they are the Obsolete Note collector’s crowd pleaser. Four POCs.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20701 Charlottesville, VA- Monticello Bank $100 Sep. 6, 1860 G30a Jones-Littlefield BC25-40 PMG Choice Fine 15.
While low denomination notes on this bank are quite frequently encountered, the same cannot be said for $100s. This example has a large vignette of
Monticello as well as a portrait of Jefferson. Red-orange security features include bicolor denominational counters and large 100 and C protectors. The
note is a solid example with virtually completely framed margins, good color, and a very minimal amount of petty condition distractions; there are no
repairs.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20702 Petersburg, VA- Bank of the City of Petersburg $50 18__ as
G8b as Jones-Littlefield BP25-35 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64
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A fabulous red, black and green tricolor proof note printed by ABNCo.
The rare vignette at right is Washington Encampment based on the work
of artist Felix O.C. Darley. While this rare proof, which has only one pub-
lic auction appearance in at least the last decade, has six small POCs in
the signature lines, it has fewer than most of the few circulated notes we
have seen which are usually riddled with POCs. The denomination is rare
in any form, so why not have a pristine example?
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20703 Petersburg, VA- Bank of the City of Petersburg $100 18__ as
G10b as Jones-Littlefield BP25-40 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
Another great tri-color proof produced by ABNCo. with precision print-
ing critical to align the “100” at top center and the counter at top right.
The vignette Morning appears at left and a vignette of a large cotton boll
appears at right. While this proof has six small POCs in the signature
lines, that is far fewer than virtually all of the issued notes have as they
are usually riddled with POCs. A marvelous addition to any Virginia or
ABNCo collection.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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VA-SB025 PCGS Very Fine 25.
Payable at the Farmers Bank in Richmond in Sutler’s Stores, this 25¢ note
has a faint pencil signature that Jones and Keller believed was George
Pannell. A similar piece illustrated in the Keller reference shows that Mr.
Pannell was indeed the signer here. We have only sold one note from this
rare Virginia sutler issuer previously, a 10 cent example also grading Very
Fine which realized $3,055 in our FUN auction four years ago. PCGS
mentions stains on the reverse, which are utterly trivial and barely pres-
ent.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20705 Richmond, VA- Virginia Treasury Note $50 Aug. 13, 1861 Cr. 2
Jones VT02-08 PMG Very Fine 30.
A very pleasing example of this exceptionally rare note printed by Hoyer
& Ludwig. It has been estimated that fewer than thirty of these notes
exist in all grades, although some authorities speculate that number may
well be as low as twenty. The vignette at right is a portrait of John Tyler,
who served as Governor of Virginia, U.S. Senator from Virginia, Vice
President, and President of the United States. Tyler was the first man to
become president due to the death of the elected president and his detrac-
tors dubbed him “His Accidency” as a result. This piece displays even cir-
culation with a bright overprint, bold signatures and no real detractions.
PMG mentions “minor rust” which is nothing but a few speckles on the
right side which are barely visible. If rarity and desirability are any guide,
expect bidding to reach or exceed...
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20706 Scottsville, VA- Bank of Scottsville $10 Apr. 18, 1861 G18b
Jones-Littlefield BS15-28 PMG Choice Fine 15.
An attractive and expensive to print tricolor note with both red and green
security features, this rare note is always popular with collectors due
to its visual appeal. The note depicts two farmers talking on the road,
while a boy tends a horse and a slave keeps an eye on other livestock. An
oval female portrait is at left and a rendition of the Virginia state seal is
at right. There is a green TEN protector and two red-orange and black
counters as well as a red-orange anti-alteration block over the signature
lines. This note would have required three separate passes through the
press. The note is dated less than a week after the beginning of the Civil
War. The note is a pleasant and evenly circulated example with no imper-
fections worth mentioning.
From the Randy Shipley Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20707 Wheeling, VA- Merchants & Mechanics Bank at Clarksburg
Branch $5 186_ as G40 as Jones-Littlefield BC-37 Proof PMG
Uncirculated 62.
Printed by National Bank Note Company, this note shares the train
vignette that National picked for use on Type 2 $500 Confederate
Treasury Notes. Jones indicates a population of 2-4 known. This seems
to be borne out by the fact that we are aware of only two public appear-
ances of this design in non-proof form. This is the third public appear-
ance of this proof in the last seven years. Thus, there are two regular and
one proof note examples known to us at present. PMG notes a short edge
tear at the right tree in the top margin and some foxing. The usual small
POCs are present in both signature lines.
From the Charles R. Pease, Jr. Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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Branch 50¢ 186_ Remainder G40 Jones-Littlefield BC37-05 PMG Choice
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Printed by National Bank Note Company, this note shares the train
vignette that National picked for use on Type 2 $500 Confederate
Treasury Notes. Jones indicates a population of 2-4 known. This seems
to be borne out by the fact that we are aware of only one other public
appearance of this design in non-proof form in the last two decades. The
note offered here is somewhat nicer (with PMG only mentioning some
lightly penciled annotations on the back) than that example which we
sold in our 2018 Long Beach Currency Signature Auction for $1,920. This
note should certainly test or exceed that level.
Starting Bid: $750
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The trove of Minnesota and Wisconsin proofs that were contained in
the Newman Collection are already legendary. Though proofs from this
bank are known from the Krause-Bookbinder archive and the ABNco.,
the Newman proofs are full gems. A bold and colorful India paper proof
mounted on the original card by Danforth, Wright & Co. of the three $3
proofs confirmed by us, this appears to be the finest. The red lace tint
has darker devices at the upper left and right and a dark red protector
THREE across at the bottom center. The bucolic scene, under the arced
title, shows cows making their way through the water as one stops to
take a drink. A portrait of a woman holding a dove is at lower left. Noted
as “Hole Punch Cancelled” and “Mounted on Cardstock” as made. The
denomination was missing from the Krause Collection. A Gem proof and
desirable $3 denomination from that set. Last sold in our Newman Part
VII sale for $1,762.50. Wisconsin proofs have been active the past year
and notes such as this are always in demand.
Starting Bid: $625
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20710 Elk Horn, WI - Elk Horn Bank $1 18 __ G2a Proof PCGS
Choice New 63, 4 POCs.
A bank we had never before offered until we auctioned the Eric Newman
Collection. The town’s emblem of the elk’s head is featured prominently
at top center. This Proof has four small punch out cancels along the signa-
ture lines that removed the paper of the note, but left the cardstock back-
ing undisturbed.
Starting Bid: $625
20711 Madison, WI - Bank of the West $1 18__ G2 Proof PCGS Gem
New 66PPQ POCs.
A dynamic layout was engraved by Wellstood, Hank, Hay & Whiting
for this India paper proof pedigreed to the Newman Collection. This is
one of the great Obsolete banknote titles, and it is rarely encountered.
Except for the archived proofs at the Wisconsin Historical Society, proofs
from the bank were not confirmed in collections until the 1994 St. Louis
Smythe Sale. Besides those former Ford proofs, the Newman examples
are the only ones in private hands. Thoughtfully designed. A trio of men
embodying three professions stands at right, under the end of the curv-
ing title and the ONE counter. The blacksmith rests one hand on an anvil
while the other is tucked inside his shirt, in the manner of Napoleon; the
farmer holds ears of corn and a scythe; and the sailor leans on a capstan
as he points to a ship at sail. A male portrait is in the left end. Of the two
Newman proofs, this by far the finer and a full Gem - clearly the finest
known of three confirmed examples. Noted as “Hole Punch Cancelled” as
made. Last sold in our Newman Part VII sale for $1,292.50. It is certainly
worthy of approaching or exceeding that this evening.
Starting Bid: $500
Very Rare Bank of Milwaukee (2nd)
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20712 Milwaukee, WI - Bank of Milwaukee (2nd) $1 Jan. 2, 1855 G2
Proof PCGS Very Choice New 64.
This is from a very rare and important series featuring the Santa Claus
Type IV type on the $5 denomination; a highlight from this collection
and following here. There were only two $1 examples on the Newman
Collection proof sheet this originally came from. The other example was
finer, but realized $3,995 in our Newman Part VI sale. The first Bank of
Milwaukee was from the Territorial period and did not officially emit
notes due to conflicts among internal officers, but it did prepare proofs
and remainders from different series. The second Bank of Milwaukee,
from the 1850s, issued notes from several sub-series of increasing capi-
talizations (from $50,000 to $300,000) and shortly thereafter became
the National Exchange Bank of Milwaukee (Charter #1003, which issued
Original Series to Small Size notes). Issued notes from this bank are
exceedingly rare. Proofs are extremely rare and this is a choice example.
Engraved and printed by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., New York & Phila.,
from a $1-$1-$2-$5 sheet configuration, on India paper mounted on
cardstock. At the top center are three sea nymphs, two sporting pearl
adornments, holding an angel aloft as they swim about. At the lower left
is a Continental soldiers’ encampment. “Hole Punch Cancelled” as made
and through the India paper and card. This is a very bold impression with
nearly perfect margins. A superbly vignetted type and rarity.
Starting Bid: $500
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Gem Bank of Milwaukee (2nd) $5 “Santa Claus” Proof - Ex: Newman Collection and Unique in Private
Hands - Exceedingly Rare Type IV Vignette Used on this Series Only
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Once again, another epic Obsolete Banknote proof we are honored to catalog and offer to the collecting community this evening. For multiple decades
it resided in the Eric P. Newman cabinet and was first made available in our Newman Part VI sale in April 2015 where it achieved $30,550. That tied it
for the second most expensive Obsolete Banknote in that landmark sale. It certainly speaks volumes at first, second, third, and every glance as one of the
great notes from the Obsolete Note canon. Like the $1 proof in this sale, it is from a very rare and important series and features the Santa Claus Type IV.
At the upper left is the Santa Claus Type IV vignette as classified by Roger H. Durand. Though unsigned, the artist is considered either John W. Casilear
or Nathaniel Jocelyn. St. Nick enters the room with a basket of toys strapped to his back. Holding a doll in his hand, he seems pleased not to have awak-
ened the children snug in their bed. While perhaps not quite the jovial spirit observed on the George Baldwin Type III vignette (such as used on the
Conway Bank $20) it does not reflect the stern character of the RWHE pair of vignette types, Durand Types I and II, used on the St. Nicholas Bank (like
those in this sale) and others. The light and shadow used on this iconic image is outstanding. Right of center is the title with a tall gray “5” underneath.
At lower right is a detailed facing portrait of a woman, her hair and dress adorned with flowers. This is the Durand Santa Claus book plate note. The
three Santa Claus Type IV notes we have observed vary in some way. The Géd $5 in the Krause Part I sale sold for $19,550 in October 2009 was signed
and issued. The Roger H. Durand Type IV was a bond paper Specimen, Géd, and was sold by us in the Durand Santa note collection in January 2012
for $23,000. Bold; virtually as it was made. Printed on India paper mounted on cardstock, the note was prepared at Toppan, Carpenter & Co and is cited
as Hole Punch Cancelled like most proofs. Included with the note is a green inked die proof vignette of the rare vignette. This G6 proof type, without
protector, is unique in private hands to the best of our knowledge. This collection of Santa Claus vignetted notes is one of the finest typesets ever formed,
replete with the finest pedigrees, and features this virtually impossible to obtain type. Notes such as this are always impossible to estimate perfectly. The
next curator of this treasure will have a priceless American currency note that mere money cannot replace. (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $12,500
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20714 Milwaukee, WI- Bank of Milwaukee $5-$5-$10-$20 18__ UNL Remainders Uncut Sheet PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
This uncut sheet is unlisted in both the Haxby and the Krause references. For single notes, the $5 is pictured in both references as G2, while the $10 is
pictured in Krause as G14, but Haxby has a different design pictured for G14. The $20 is not pictured and could be the G16 that is described as, NDA,
no description available, in both references. These discrepancies plus the no description available comment, only back up the rarity of this uncut sheet.
Minor rust is cited on the third party label. Look for spirited bidding by Wisconsin enthusiasts for this numismatic conundrum.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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A Brief History of the Origin of Postage Envelopes
ostage envelopes came into being as a “money of necessity” at the same time and for the same reasons as
Encased Postage and Fractional Currency. Shortly after the beginning of the Civil War in the spring of 1861, a
shortage of small change began to develop. As it became apparent that the Civil War was going to be far more
drawn out than originally thought, there was a very real possibility of financial insolvency for both sides. Fearing the
worst, people did their best to conserve their resources to guard against that dark day of financial crisis. Coins were
hoarded, and gold and silver coins began to command a premium in relation to paper money. In early 1862, most paper
currency in circulation comprised the issues of state chartered banks and the early Federal notes that first appeared
in 1861. By early February of 1862, specie brokers were quoting a premium of 4 %4% for gold and silver. By June, the
premium had doubled approaching 10%. As the gap in value between coins and paper currency escalated, not only
the gold and silver coins, but ultimately even the copper nickel cents disappeared from circulation. Almost overnight,
$25,000,000 in small change left the channels of commerce. Although many people had coins stashed away, they were
reluctant to spend them even at the advanced price they were bringing in the marketplace as they were afraid that
additional inflation would drive the coin’s value even higher and they would lose out. Public hoarding of small change
reached overwhelming proportions. Even in our increasingly cashless society we can well imagine the confusion in our
lives that would result without small change. In 1862, it was far worse. Prices were a fraction of what they are today.
Three cents bought a newspaper or a stage ride. Five cents would buy a glass of beer. Even a meal for several people
was less than a dollar. The public turned to the only generally available medium at hand and began to use postage
stamps for small change. Merchants were willing to accept them rather than to do no business at all due to the fact
that they could not make change. The very predictable result was that there was a run on stamps at the post offices.
Moving from hand to hand in the marketplace, sticky, perforated edge, gum-backed stamps soon became soiled, stuck
to each other, and became useless as postage as well as highly inconvenient as small change. Businesses produced and
distributed cardboard chits, merchant IOU’s began to circulate locally as currency, and all manner of tokens and scrip
appeared. One of the interim solutions to the gooey mass of damp circulating stamps was small envelopes used to keep
the stamps fresh. Printers began selling these envelopes with pre-printed denominations on the outside. Merchants
who saw these envelopes soon latched on to the idea of having their own envelopes printed advertising their businesses
and supplying a short term cure to the small change crisis. The spectacular collection below vividly displays one of the
solutions to the problems of the summer of 1862.
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20715 Postage Stamp Envelope J. Leach, 86 Nassau St, NY, Stationery Cheap 25 Cents PE-423 Extremely Fine.
Printed in blue on light yellow paper: “POSTAGE STAMPS US, J. Leach, 86 Nassau St, NY, Stationery Cheap.” The number “25” appears printed in blue
within a white diamond at center. Complete except lacking flap.
Starting Bid: $400
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20718 J. Leach 86 Nassau ST N.Y. Stationary 20 Cents. PE395.
20716 T.R. Dawley Envelopes Reade & Centre Streets NY 25 Cents. Extremely Fine.
PE225. Fine. A red Leach with the denomination in the white diamond, in this case
This green and white envelope has had the flap reattached with tape _ it’s 20¢. The envelope and its flap are close to About New condition with
which has stained the front. It contains 15 cents in 1860's 3¢ stamps. only a few very minor crinkles. Although most individual varieties are
Starting Bid: $375 extremely scarce, Leach was by far the most prolific of the postage enve-
lope producers. A nice example of an odd denomination.
Starting Bid: $625
20717 Kaiser & Waters 104 Fulton St New York 25 CENTS. PE337.
Very Fine.
Printed in a color than you get to decide whether it’s blue or green. It
is mostly called green and that seems to us to be the more correct. It’s
printed in the style of the Dawley-produced envelopes. In decent shape,
save for the flap being missing. There are flags at both sides.
Starting Bid: $450
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20719 J. Leach 86 Nassau Street NY 25 (Cents). PE423. Very Fine.
This is the Leach variety printed in blue on white paper with the denomi-
nation in a white diamond. There are a few minor stains, a few short
tears, and one long tear.
Starting Bid: $400
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20720 J. Leach Writing Paper, Envelopes and Blank Books 86 Nassau
St. N.Y. 50 CENTS. PE449. Extremely Fine.
Just about as nice an example as we have ever seen from the single most
prolific issuer of these envelopes. Over 90 different varieties are known
and likely a total census would approach 200 pieces. This example is a
scarcer 50 cent denomination with red print on a white envelope. More
elaborate than most and a great example to represent the postage enve-
lope for a collector who wants only one.
Starting Bid: $625
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20721 Chris. O’Neill’s Wholesale & Retail Liquor Store Brooklyn 25
c. PE557. About New.
Only two varieties are known of this attractive Brooklyn based envelope
that bears the interesting motto “UNCLE SAM’S CHANGE.” Reed con-
siders this an R-9 for both varieties combined. Our vote is 2 to 1 buff over
tan but there is certainly room for disagreement. Very rare in any event
and essentially as issued save for its missing flap. This is the plate piece
from Friedberg but not Reed.
Starting Bid: $1,000
Likely Unique Thomas Richardson 25 (Cent) - Sole
Denomination in Friedberg for This Issuer
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20722 Thomas Richardson 66 Maiden Lane, cor. William St. N.Y. 25
(Cent). PE595. Extremely Fine.
An extremely rare envelope in very nice condition. It is unique to our
best knowledge. When we first saw this piece in 2007 (it was offered else-
where as part of the extremely large western dealer’s inventory), we had
no idea it existed and have not seen another in the intervening 13 years.
It’s printed in black on buff paper (called orange) in Friedberg. Only this
single variety is listed in Friedberg and it is one of just a few that are not
illustrated. Seven different fonts were used on this very busy envelope.
We are told what he is selling, where he is selling it and two additional
lines telling us more about what he is selling, including “Dunlop’s XX and
India Pale Ale on Draught.” The face is completely defect-free. The back
shows minor traces of previous mounting in the corners. Wholly intact,
including its flap and much taller than the typical envelope. A treasure
for the serious collector. These are fascinating and historic relics of the
small change crisis in 1862.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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20723 Excelsior Envelope Manufactory 51 Ann Street New York, NY
25 cts. PE599. New.
Listed in Reed under WM. ROBINS and confusingly listed in Friedberg
under both Excelsior and Robins. Photo matching with the Reed book
tells us this is Reed PE599 Milt-126. About 15 examples are known spread
across seven varieties. The envelope is essentially new, but the flap is
missing.
Starting Bid: $500
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20724 Wm. Robins, Excelsior Envelopes 49 &51 Ann Street (New
York) 25 Cts. PE603. Very Fine.
Missing its flap but quite nice in all other respects, not a terribly rare mer-
chants with about 15 known, but they are spread across almost 15 variet-
ies making each individual piece quite rare.
Starting Bid: $400
20727 H. Smith Envelope Manufacturer 137 William Street NY 50
(Cents). PE683. About New.
This is the plate piece from the Reed catalog. It is in excellent condition
CAT .TAW ES with no problems save very minor use.
Starting Bid: $625
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20725 Wm. Robbins Excelsior Envelopes 49 and 51 Ann St (New
York) 50¢. PE607. Extremely Fine.
Not represented in our Spring 2015 auction where we sold our largest col-
lection of these envelopes. The colors are striking with deep red printing
on yellow paper. Essentially perfect, except for its missing flap. Unlike
many, the missing flap has not taken any of the face with it and left a
rough edge as is often seen. This one appears to have been carefully cut
off as about 1/16 of an inch remains and it was done with an obviously
sharp instrument.
Starting Bid: $500
20728 Snow & Hapgood 22 Court Street Boston 25 CENTS. PE699.
Extremely Fine.
Reed indicates 11 to 15 examples are known spread over at least that
many varieties. This one is printed in black on white laid paper, making it
PE699 and Milt-155. In excellent condition with its full flap and no prob-
lems. One of the few postage envelopes not from New York City.
Starting Bid: $625
20726 Wm. Robins Excelsior Envelopes 49 & 51 Ann St. (New York)
25 Cts. PE610. Very Fine.
Missing its flap and with a slightly rough top edge.
Starting Bid: $400
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20729 Snow & Hapgood 22 Court Street Boston 25 Cents. PE699.
Extremely Fine.
Reed considers this Boston merchant to be an R-7 indicating 11 to 15
known although he lists 20 different varieties. This envelope which is a bit
soiled, but fully intact, including the flap, is the plate piece for Friedberg,
but not for Reed.
Starting Bid: $625
20730 Sonneborn, Stationer and Printer 130 Nassau-st (as it appears
on envelope). 25 Cts. PE723. About New.
Great condition but with a missing flap. Reed considers this merchant to
be an R-8, 5 or 6 known, but lists this orange paper variety as unique. It is
in wonderful shape but for the missing flap.
Starting Bid: $625
20731 Anonymous United States Postage Stamps 25 Cts. PE907.
Extremely Fine.
In excellent condition with a little bit of damage to the edge of the flap.
Starting Bid: $375
20732 New York Weekly Express Newspaper Saturday Evening
September 12, 1840.
What makes this almost 180 year old newspaper so special is the drawing
of an 1840 $50 Treasury Note which is a Hessler X99A. At top far left is a
small article about the new Treasury Notes. One comment stated, “Mr.
(Martin) Van Buren came into power on “Eagles” and “Yellow Boys,’ and
he leaves us Treasury Paper, created under his own administration, by
his own desire!” “Eagles” and “Yellow Boys” are monikers for gold coins.
The dimensions of this newspaper are approximately 23 by 27.5 inches.
The note drawing measures approximately 8 by 4 inches. We have never
auctioned an example of a Hessler X99A. This four page newspaper is not
graded and it does have a few holes and edge wear, but the drawing of the
note has avoided these mishaps. At upper right is an oval rubber stamp-
ing that reads, “James Wright Brown Journalistic Collection.” There will
be no returns on this lot for any reason.
Starting Bid: $500
20733 January 1, 1789 edition of the Independent Chronicle and the
Universal Advertiser with numismatic content.
Page two of this large format Boston newspaper has an interesting article
regarding a controversy surrounding the famous “Continental Currency
Dollar” coins. The writer of the article says that a report that appeared
in Bishop Watson’s Chemical Essays (Volume 4, page 136) regarding the
weight of certain Continental Currency Dollars whose composition was
pewter is incorrect. The article goes on to say that the coin examined
was probably a “workman’s amusement” whose design was copied from
Continental notes that were available and then either struck from a set
of dies or cast. It seems that it must have been a slow news day. The paper
itself is in decent condition with lots of edge tears, chips, and frays but is
remarkably intact given its size and age.
Starting Bid: $500
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20734 Philadelphia Inquirer September 17, 1861 Edition - Three Year
7.3% $100 note (Fr. 208) Introduced Very Fine.
With the Civil War just over five months old, the front page of the
September 17, 1861 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer was full of war
news, including the latest news from Missouri, Maryland, and a number
of other hot spots. But the big “above the fold” story was the introduc-
tion of the new three year 7.30% $100 interest bearing note that we know
today as Fr. 208. The article goes into some detail covering the design
features of this note and how interest was to be paid. The story also indi-
cated that the new $5, $10, and $20 demand notes had been released but
had not yet fully reached the normal channels of general circulation. The
large 10-5/8” x 3-3/4” illustration of the note gave readers a really good
idea of what the note would look like. The newspaper is in excellent con-
dition with no stains or major tears. The note image itself is completely
pristine. On the back page, Jay Cooke & Co. was already advertising that
it was accepting subscriptions for the new 7.30% notes. Since there are no
known fully intact issued examples and only a few proofs, this newspaper
would make a really neat addition to any collection that includes the early
Civil War era federal notes.
Starting Bid: $500
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20735 Serial Number 1 Fairview, IL- Postal Note Type I 1¢ Sep. 8,
1883 PMG Very Fine 25 EPQ.
The very first postal note issued at this small town post office just five
days after postal notes were introduced to the nation. This serial number
1 example was certainly a commemorative of that occasion as it was never
redeemed. We have auctioned two serial number 1 postal notes in the
past. Both were Type 1 notes. The first was in January, 2011 and that 2¢
from Coldwater, Michigan was a raw VF+ that realized $977. The second
crossed the auction block in January, 2012 and that raw 15¢ Hudson,
Michigan piece graded VF-XF with edge damage was able to fetch $1,035.
The third party back label on our current offering informs us of the usual
denomination and date punch holes.
Starting Bid: $500
20736 World’s Columbian Exposition Tickets with Caxton Company
Envelope 1893 PMG Graded.
This lot contains the following items, Caxton Envelope - Not Graded
by PMG; Indian Chief Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ; Columbus Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ; Lincoln Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ; Indian
Chief “A” Choice Uncirculated 64; Columbus “A” Gem Uncirculated
66 EPQ; Washington “A” Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ; Lincoln “A”
Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ; Franklin “A” Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ;
Handel Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ; Good Only on Day of Sale
Series 6/B Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ; Children’s Special Ticket
Series V Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ; Chicago Day with Stub Series
D Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ; Chicago Day Child’s Ticket with Stub
Series X Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ; Manhattan Day with Stub Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ. A wonderful grouping of these popular exposition
tickets. The ABNCo engraved the portrait tickets, while the other tickets
were printed by the Western Bank Note Co. of Chicago. The Caxton Co.
of Chicago bought all of the unused admission tickets after the exposition
closed and then sold them as souvenirs in their own envelopes. These
envelopes are seldom encountered in any state of preservation as they
were often considered as a “throw away” at the time. The Caxton enve-
lope in this lot has been encapsulated, but not graded by PMG. (Total: 15
items)
Starting Bid: $600
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20737 Series 461 $5 Replacement PCGS Very Choice New 64.
One of the very nicest examples that you can find of this rare replacement
and the highest graded that we have ever offered. This replacement is not
valued above VF 20 in The Greensheet and not above Fine in A Concise
Catalog of U.S. Military Payment Certificates by Carlson R. Chambliss.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
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20738 Series 471 $5 PCGS Choice About New 55.
We have auctioned only one example of this MPC graded higher and that
was in September, 2008. We have not offered any Series 471 $5s that grad-
ed equal, but we did have a PMG AU 53 piece close at $1,938 in January,
2015;
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20739 Series 472 $10 PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ.
We auctioned this nicely preserved example when it was in a PMG 64
EPQ holder for $1,057 in September, 2015.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20740 Series 481 $5 First Printing PCGS Choice New 63PPQ.
A rare MPC note in New and above with this example being nicely pre-
served. This Choice New piece has exceptional ink color and the PPQ
designation indicates original, problem-free paper surfaces.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20741 Serial 09000006 Series 481 $10 PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
Flipper serial number 09000006 is found on this charming Second
Printing example that was once part of the celebrated Paymaster
Collection where it realized $4,230 in August, 2016. It has been well pre-
served and is one of the highest graded examples of any printing that you
will find for this series and denomination. A great MPC that would fit
comfortably in any high grade collection.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $1,750
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20742 Series 521 $1 First Printing PCGS Superb Gem New 69PPQ.
A well centered piece sporting four wide margins and right on the money
face to back registration. Our closest comparison is with a $1 First
Printing PCGS 68PPQ piece that realized $881 in April, 2015.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20743 Series 521 $5 First Printing PCGS Gem New 66PPQ.
A MPC where values quickly accelerate in grades above VF. The last
example of this First Printing $5 to appear in our auctions graded PMG
67 EPQ. It realized $5,040 in January, 2019.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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20744 Series 521 $10 PCGS Gem New 66PPQ.
We have offered only one other example at this third party grade and not
a single piece graded higher. The other PMG 66 EPQ example realized
$5,170 in our January, 2015 FUN auction.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $1,750
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20745 Series 521 $10 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A pleasing note displaying large margins, bright color and original surfaces. Our September 2019 Long Beach auction contained an example in this grade
that sold for $1,320. This example should realize the same and perhaps a touch more.
Starting Bid: $625
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20746 Series 541 $5 PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ.
The key piece for the entire regular note MPC collecting field is in this lot. The color is excellent and the note has premium paper quality. Margins on
both sides of this $5 show seldom seen MPC paper guide line markers. We first offered this note in September, 2011 where it realized $7,475. This is the
highest graded example to participate in any of our auctions with its nearest competitor being a PMG AU 55 note. Look for our current offering to take a
serious run at the earlier amount.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $3,000
20747 Series 591 $5 PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
The key for Series 591 as many of the MPC keys are of the $5 denomination. This well preserved example was auctioned by us for $4,465 in January, 2017
on a $4,000 estimate. We mentioned in our description then that our estimate might be surpassed and we were correct.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $2,000
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20748 Series 591 $10 PCGS Choice About New 58.
A series that was issued in the far-flung locations of Cyprus, Iceland,
Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea. We auctioned this note in April,
2008 for $1,265.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20749 Series 611 5¢ PCGS Perfect New 70PPQ.
Only the second MPC that has earned the highest third party grade pos-
sible that we have ever auctioned. The other example was a PMG 70 EPQ
Series 611 nickel that was seven serial numbers removed from our current
offering and it realized $2,585 in January, 2014.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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A beautiful design with bull’s-eye centering within balanced margins.
Face to back registration is right on the money, too. Ideal inks and serial
number embossing round out the description for this impressive exam-
ple.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $625
20751 Series 611 $10 PCGS Gem New 66PPQ.
A beautiful portrait on a beautiful MPC is what inspection finds on this
Gem $10. The last Series 611 $10 that we auctioned at this third party
grade level was a PMG 66 EPQ example that realized $1,560 in April,
2018.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20752 Series 611 $10 PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A lovely and colorful note offering bold inks and huge margins. The last
example we sold in this exact grade realized $1,560 in April of 2018. This
piece will likely achieve a similar result here this evening.
Starting Bid: $750
20753 Series 661 $10 PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ.
We have auctioned only two different examples of this MPC at this
elevated third party grade and that number includes the note in this lot.
Our latest offering was in September, 2011 and that PCGS 68PPQ piece
realized $2,185.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
20754 Series 661 $10 PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
We auctioned two examples in this precise PMG grade during the year
2019. They realized $960 and $990.
Starting Bid: $500
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20755 Series 661 $20 PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ.
The highest graded example of this MPC that we have auctioned up until
now was PMG 66 EPQ. We had two different Series 661 $20s in that grade
bring $1,020 and $1,050 in April, 2019. Tonight's extraordinary beauty in
a higher grade should bring more.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $625
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20756 Series 681 $10 PMG Superb Gem Unc 68 EPQx.
PMG has graded only three Series 681 $10s at the 68 EPQ grade level with
none higher. However, PMG lists “x” and non-star graded notes together
without any distinction within the same grade level in their Population
Report. We did auction another PMG 68 EPQ® in April, 2019 for $1,140.
The gorgeous, well centered note in this lot should seriously challenge, if
not shoot pass, that earlier figure.
Starting Bid: $600
SERIES 691
20757 Series 691 $5 First Printing PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ.
A MPC that is right up there with the finest that we have auctioned of this
denomination, printing, and unissued series.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20758 Series 691 $5 First Printing PMG Superb Gem Unc 68 EPQ.
January, 2019 saw us offer a PMG 68 EPQ First Printing piece that closed
at $990 in January, 2019.
Starting Bid: $500
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67PPQ.
A MPC from an unissued series with this denomination and design being
the same as used for Series 541 $10s, but with different color inks. Also,
several design features on both sides of this MPC can be found on Fr. 123
$10 Legal Tender Notes. The note in this lot is one of the highest graded
examples that have made a trek to a major grading service.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $500
20760 Series 692 $5 PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ.
A beautiful $5 MPC in all respects that is well preserved, nicely
embossed, and with centering right on the nose. We have offered only one
example graded higher and that was at our FUN January, 2017 auction.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $500
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20761 Series 692 $1 PMG Superb Gem New 68PPQ.
We have auctioned only two other examples at this lofty third party
grade and none higher. The last one that we offered realized $2,232 in
September, 2015.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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20762 Series 692 $10 PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ.
A favorite design of collectors with a portrait of Chief Hollow Horn Bear
of the Brule Lakota tribe and a vignette of a bald eagle landing on the
back. Chief Hollow Horn Bear fought at the Battle of the Little Big Horn
and 30 other battles during the Sioux Wars. He also participated in the
inaugural parades for President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905 and for
President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. The last example of this MPC that
we auctioned in this precise PCGS grade realized $1,800 in January, 2019.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $900
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20763 Series 692 $10 PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
We offered two different examples of this note in the grade of PMG 66
EPQ during the year 2019. Both times the note brought over $1,000.
Starting Bid: $500
20764 Series 692 $10 PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A wonderful MPC that would have been as equally at home in a 67 holder
that is bright, nicely margined and strongly embossed.
Starting Bid: $500
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This is the highest graded Series 692 Second Printing $20 to participate
in our auctions. PMG has graded only one equal and none higher. Our
previous Second Printing high grade example was a 65 EPQ that realized
$1,645 in September, 2015.
Starting Bid: $600
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A well preserved note sporting precision centering. We have auctioned
only one example higher and one equal to the piece in this lot. Our equal
note offering graded PMG 66 EPQ and realized $1,292 in January, 2015.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $600
20767 Series 701 $1 Second Printing PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ.
This is the highest graded example of this MPC that we have been able to
offer. Our previous high grade was PCGS 67PPQ and that piece realized
$998 in January, 2013.
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We have auctioned only one other example of this $10 MPC graded equal
and none higher. The equal note was another PCGS 68PPQ specimen and
it realized $1,080 in January, 2019.
From the Stars and Stripes Collection
Starting Bid: $600
End of Session One
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SESSION TWO
Baby Face Nelson and Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoards
untouched since the darkest days of the Great
WAN I ED [' was a most unusual time capsule—a trove of bills
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between currency native to its southern Texas discovery
he and others from nearly one thousand miles away in
Minnesota, with no bills from the various districts in
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bia eg a a ae = at Heritage with no hint of the intrigue that would
S5 000.00 surface, the text of the consignor’s email reading simply,
> — i: “We cleaned out the Lebman’s Western Store bank box,
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where some banknotes from my grandfather have laid
Beate al ake wet eo wl there since 1934, and we would like to bring in these
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Cosi a box for Hyman S. Lebman’s business. Hymie Lebman
was an accomplished tradesman from San Antonio,
specializing in leather works and gunsmithing. His store operated for over six decades at 111 S. Flores,
less than a mile from the famed Alamo Mission. His saddles, belts, and gun holsters are prized by
collectors for their high quality and artistry. But the Lebman name carried a decidedly different
association for federal law enforcement officials tracking Public Enemy Number One, the notorious
gangster Baby Face Nelson.
During that Golden Age of gangsterdom that flourished in the decade leading up to the Second World
War, Lebman’s San Antonio hometown had gained a well-deserved reputation as an organized crime
laundromat for stolen cash, its banks amenable to those transactions requiring a unique standard of
discretion. Lebman, meanwhile, had come to the attention of those criminal enterprises as a man
expert in the modification of firearms in an age when the infamous Thompson Machine Gun turned
automatic weaponry into an essential tool of the trade.
The most famous, by far, of Mr. Lebman’s personal creations, resides for eternity in the FBI Museum,
a 1911 Colt .38 Special handgun modified with a forward grip, an extended magazine and, most
importantly, fully-automatic firing capabilities. The weapon's serial number tracks its history through
Lebman’s shop to Nelson’s hands and the rain of fire on federal officers raiding the Little Bohemia Lodge
in northern Wisconsin in April 1934, one of the most notorious gun battles of the decade.
This paper trail to Lebman resulted in the shock of the gunsmith’s life when federal agents raided his
shop, as he professed ignorance to the identity of his client. Nonetheless, Lebman would be sentenced to
five years in the Texas State Penitentiary for violations of the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 and
the Texas State Machine Gun Law, but these convictions were ultimately reversed on appeal.
Lebman’s son Marvin granted an interview to Man At Arms magazine in 2009, saying of his father, “He
told me many stories about the customers who he later found out were
John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson. He thought they were charming,
wealthy oil men who were interested in guns, and even invited them to his
house for his wife to make them dinner when I was about 3 or 4. Our shop
had a firing range in the basement, and when he was experimenting with
a Model 1911 on full automatic, the 3rd or 4th round went off directly
overhead, through the floor, and I was visiting above at the time. It scared
him so much that he invented and installed a compensator on the muzzle
to control the recoil.”
This weapons transaction in the waning days of November 1933 came just a month after Nelson and
his gang famously held up the First National Bank of Brainerd, Minnesota on October 23rd, making off
with some $32,000 in cash. After days on the lamb—carousing and gambling among the underworld
characters of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the robbers would flee the area, heading south to Texas with their ill-
gotten gains, anxious to launder the cash and secure an arsenal for future crimes. It's hard not to imagine
that the Minnesota bills in Lebman’s lock box found their way to San Antonio by way of the Nelson
gang's infamous southbound journey.
It is particularly intriguing that Lebman’s hidden treasure was transported to the Heritage offices
in a $1,000 bank bag from the Commercial National Bank of San Antonio, with many of the $100
denomination notes wrapped in bank straps bearing its name despite the fact that no notes issued by the
bank appear in the hoard. That particular financial institution was well known to cops and robbers alike
for its participation in the laundering of illicit, underworld cash.
In the same month that the Nelson and his gang were operating in San Antonio, the FBI came down on
Z.D. Bonner, President of the Commercial National Bank and attorney John H. Cunningham. They were
arrested on December 21, in connection with a brazen daytime mail robbery a year earlier. The
December 6, 1932 robbery netted a Chicago gang $250,000, mostly in government bonds.
At the time of their arrest, Bonner and Cunningham were in possession of $75,000 worth of the
bonds traced to the Chicago robbery, $47,100 of which was in bank boxes in the Commercial
National Bank. During their trial, prosecutors brought evidence forward that even more United
States Bonds from a large heist in New York were also washed through the San Antonio bank,
and more from mail heists in Minneapolis. A total of five separate offences of embezzlement were
brought against the pair.
In a summary of Bonner v. United States, the manner in which the bonds were embezzled is made
clear, “Appellants agree that on March 1 Cunningham and Morrow came to the bank and before the
first bond was delivered Bonner had the cashier make out a bank draft on a branch Federal Reserve
Bank in San Antonio for $100,000, and that amount of money was delivered to Bonner by the cashier
in the presence of Cunningham and Morrow. After this was done Bonner sent the bond over to the
Federal Reserve and borrowed $100,000 on it. The other bonds were handled in practically the same
way, except that the drafts on the Federal Reserve were for $92,500 each, although the full amount of
$100,000 was borrowed on each. The cash proceeds of each draft were taken in $50 and $100 bills.”
They further elaborated on the operation, “During these several bond transactions, Bonner and
Cunningham each placed in safety deposit boxes over $30,000 in $50 and $100 bills.”
The Chicago and Minneapolis robberies were later
connected to Roger “Tommy” Touhy, who was using
Bonner, Cunningham and the Commercial National
Bank of San Antonio to help launder his cash and bonds.
It was under Touhy’s tutelage that Baby Face Nelson got
his start. After a troublesome adolescence, Nelson was
hired by Touhy to help guard liquor shipments in San
Francisco.
As the heat of the San Antonio investigations intensified,
Lebman supplied the Feds with whatever details he could,
short of the existence of this far-flung cash hoard. Just
before he was executed in Ohio in 1934, Harry Pierpont,
who was said to be Dillinger’s mentor, insisted that it was
Lebman’s testimony that had brought the gang down. On
November 27, 1934, Baby Face Nelson was killed by federal
agents in Langendorf Park, in what was dubbed the Battle of
Barrington (Illinois).
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| 1934 is supported by the notes themselves. Not a
single note in the group was from series or banknote deliveries that could have fallen after 1934. Most
cash hoards are nothing exciting, providing quantities of notes, rather than quality or rarity. That is
not the case here.
The first ever offering of Fr. 2100-K* 1928 Dallas $50 is featured in our Platinum Night Session
tomorrow night. The first small size National Bank Note from Moore, Texas was also buried in this
safety deposit box for the last eighty-five years. Scarce $100s are reported from Texas, a Type II from
Dallas, and a Type I from Vermont. More notes are classified as scarce, and some are common in
comparison to normal notes absent the pedigree. Each of the notes traced to Nelson will be offered
without estimate, while the Hyman S. —
Lebman Cash Hoard is being offered
with estimates aligned with unpedigreed
notes. The premium for the story here Jj
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is unknown, left to the market to price he ,
this historic offering. Additional Lebman —_
notes are included in our Internet Session
of this auction to conclude on Monday,
January 13th.
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21001 Bovey, MN - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. # 11054
PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.
A pleasing, moderately circulated small size note from this scarce north-
ern Minnesota bank that most likely traveled down to the Minneapolis
area during its time in the channels of commerce.
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# 9327 PMG Very Fine 20.
Representing a substantial amount of purchasing power in the early
1930s, this moderately circulated $50 from this northern Minnesota bank
obviously presented a tempting target for anyone needing (or wanting)
some ready cash.
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21003 Minneapolis, MN - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Marquette National
Bank Ch. # 11861 PMG Very Fine 20.
A pleasing, evenly circulated $5 from this major Minneapolis bank whose
notes circulated extensively throughout southern Minnesota.
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21004 Bismarck, ND - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Dakota National Bank &
Trust Company Ch. # 13398 PMG Choice Fine 15.
From a bank in neighboring North Dakota (which was part of the
Minneapolis Federal Reserve District), this is an evenly circulated $5 that,
based upon its serial number, was put into circulation sometime in 1931.
According to police reports, the car that was used by Baby Face Nelson
for his bank robberies in Minnesota was stolen in North Dakota.
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21005 Mondovi, WI - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
5779 PMG Very Fine 20.
Mondovi is a small community in western Wisconsin that is located
on the Buffalo River which forms a substantial portion of the state line
between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Its location also places it in the por-
tion of the state that is part of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve District.
This moderately circulated $5 from this bank was issued sometime in
either 1931 or 1932.
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Very Fine 35 EPQ.
Although dated 1929, the Series of 1929 $5 Federal Reserve Bank Notes
were not actually printed until March of 1933 and then delivered to
the various Federal Reserve Districts as an emergency currency issue.
This particular note would have been delivered and then issued in the
Minneapolis District sometime in the Spring of 1933.
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21007 ‘Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 30.
Notes from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve District were distributed
to banks in Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, North
Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. The Series 1928 notes were the first
series of small size FRNs and were issued in 1928 and 1929 although they
continued in circulation for many years thereafter.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21008 ‘Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 25.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21009 Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 20.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21010 Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 20.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21011 Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 20.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21012‘ Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Fine 15.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21013‘ Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Fine 15.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21014 Fr. 1950-I $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Fine 15.
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21015 Fr. 1951-I $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
The Series of 1928A $5 FRNs were issued from early 1930 until early 1932
and, of course, remained in circulation for many years thereafter.
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21016 Fr. 1951-I $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21017 ~—“ Fr. 1951-1 $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice About
Unc 58 EPQ.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21018 Fr. 1951-I $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG About
Uncirculated 55.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21019 ‘Fr. 1951-I $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 25
EPQ.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21020 Fr. 1951-1 $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 25.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21021 Fr. 1951-1 $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 20.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
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21022 Fr. 1952-I $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice About
Unc 58 EPQ.
The Series 1928B $5 FRNs were issued during 1932 and 1933 and contin-
ued in circulation for years thereafter.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21023 Fr. 1952-I $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG About
Uncirculated 53.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21024 Fr. 1952-I $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG About
Uncirculated 50 EPQ.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21025 Fr. 1952-1 $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Very
Fine 35 EPQ.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21026 Fr. 1952-1 $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Very
Fine 35.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
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Fr. 1952-I $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Very
21028 Fr. 1952-1 $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 25.
Stains on the back are noted by PMG.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21029 ‘Fr. 1952-1 $5 1928B Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 20.
From the Baby Face Nelson Cash Hoard
21030 Fr. 1952-I $5 1928B Federal Reserve Notes. Two Examples.
PMG Choice Fine 15.
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21031 Fr. 1525% $5 1928 Legal Tender Note. PMG Choice
Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
Great color, deep embossing, and bright paper are some of the com-
ponents that allow this scarce early Legal Tender star note to attain its
grade. A bit better centering and it could have achieved Gem status.
This delightful Star note was squirrelled into a very large group of $5
Legal Tenders, which will be offered in groups in our online session on
Monday.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $500
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21032 Las Cruces, NM - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
7720 PMG Very Fine 20.
A great new discovery from this rare one bank location that is only the
eighth small size to be reported and the first piece to cross the auction
block since 2008. While it survived the note-issuing era, examples from
this charter are tough to locate as the bank maintained a circulation level
of a mere $12,500. This is an evenly circulated note that is identical in
grade to a specimen we sold in our last Long Beach auction for $1,500.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $625
21033 Muskogee, OK - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank &
Trust Company Ch. # 4385 Two Examples PMG Graded Very Fine 25;
Choice Very Fine 35;
Oklahoma City, OK - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank & Trust
Company Ch. # 4862 PMG Very Fine 25;
Pawhuska, OK - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens-First National Bank Ch. #
13527 PMG Very Fine 20.
A moderately circulated quartet of small size nationals from The Sooner
State comprise this lot from the Cash Hoard. An examination of the
lots in this major hoard reveals that they are mostly made up of the $5
denomination or the high denominations. Fives were convenient for
spending money while $50s and $100s were an easily way to store a con-
siderable amount of cash. One of the $50s in this lot has a couple of rust
stains while the other has a small ink mark.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 4 notes)
Starting Bid: $200
Session Two, Auction #3576 | Thursday, January 9, 2020 | 6:00 PM ET 223
21034 Beeville, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First National Bank Ch. #
4238 PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ;
Caldwell, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Caldwell National Bank Ch. # 6607
PMG Very Fine 25;
Dallas, TX - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The American Exchange National Bank
Ch. # 3623 PMG Very Fine 25;
Del Rio, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. # 5294 PMG
Choice Fine 15; $10 1929 Ty. 2 Del Rio National Bank Ch. # 7433 PMG
Very Fine 20;
Fort Worth, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Fort Worth National Bank Ch. #
3131 PMG Choice Very Fine 35;
Laredo, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Laredo National Bank Ch. # 5001 PMG
Very Fine 30;
Luling, TX - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First National Bank Ch. # 13919 PMG
Very Fine 25;
Pearsall, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Pearsall National Bank Ch. # 6989
PMG Very Good 10;
Vernon, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Vernon National Bank Ch. # 7010 PMG
Very Fine 20;
Victoria, TX - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Victoria National Bank Ch. # 10360
PMG Fine 12.
This interesting lot is comprised of eleven small size nationals from all
over The Lone Star State. It gives a nice indication of how far National
Bank Notes traveled during their sojourns in the channels of commerce.
Each note has seen moderate circulation with two examples having some
minor flaws.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 11 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
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21035 Dallas, TX - $100 1929 Ty. 2 Mercantile National Bank Ch. #
13743 PMG Very Fine 30.
An attractive example of this very scarce type and denomination from
this late chartering Dallas bank that shows even wear and solid paper.
The last example of this Type 2 $100 from this bank was a PMG Very Fine
30, which realized more than $1,600, just months ago. A little more than
four dozen Type 2 $100s are known from all Texas banks combined, so it
is a nice state rarity that is offered as part of such a historic hoard.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $750
21036 Houston, TX - $5; $10 (2) 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank
Ch. # 1644 PMG Graded Fine 12-Choice Fine 15;
Houston, TX - $50 (2); $100 1929 Ty. 1 Houston National Bank Ch. 9353
PMG Graded Very Fine 20-25;
Waco, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens National Bank Ch. # 3135 PMG
Very Fine 25.
This lot consists of a varied assortment of Texas small size nationals, pri-
marily from Houston. One note has a repaired tear and a few pieces have
minor graffiti.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 7 notes)
Starting Bid: $350
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A great new discovery from the sole bank to issue in this tiny Frio County location that is the first small size to be reported from this charter. As the
bank liquidated just before Christmas in 1930, it was only able to issue a mere handful of Series 1929 notes for a bit more than a year, none of which had
surfaced until recently. Even wear and solid margins are the traits of this pleasing $5 that is destined to reside in a great collection of Texas small size
notes.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $2,500
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21038 Paris, TX - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. # 3638
PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A lightly circulated and well margined small size $100 from this Lamar
County bank. President R.F. Scott (1848-1932) built the finest house in
Paris. You can easily walk from the bank building on the town square to
the Scott-Roden Mansion.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $200
21039 San Antonio, TX - $5 (2); $10 1929 Ty. 1 The San Antonio
National Bank Ch. # 1657 PMG Graded Very Fine 20 (2); Very Fine 25;
$10 (2) 1929 Ty. 1 The Alamo National Bank Ch. # 4525 PMG Graded
Very Fine 20; Very Fine 25; $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Frost National Bank Ch. #
5179 PMG Choice Fine 15; $10 (2) 1929 Ty. 1 The Commercial National
Bank Ch. # 12162 PMG Graded Very Fine 25; Very Fine 30 EPQ; $10
1929 Ty. 1 The National Bank of Fort Sam Houston Ch. # 13578 PMG
Very Fine 25.
Five different San Antonio banks that issued small size nationals are
found in this lot. Lebman’s business was located in San Antonio, which
explains the concentration of such notes. While some would excuse the
existence of such duplication, it is one more facet solidifying an incredible
timeline of 20th century history. Each note shows moderate wear with
three examples having a minor flaw described on their PMG holders.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 9 notes)
Starting Bid: $300
21040 San Antonio, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Frost National Bank
Ch. # 5179 Two Examples PMG Graded About Uncirculated 53; About
Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
The Frost NB, still in business today, is the largest Texas-based bank with
operations only in the state of Texas. Natural paper wave and embossing
are the traits of these two lightly handled $50s, one of which has a couple
of small ink spots in its top margin.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $200
21041 San Antonio, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Frost National Bank Ch.
# 5179 Five Examples PMG Graded Very Fine 25 (2); Choice Very Fine
35; Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ (2).
Another nice group of small size $50s from this major San Antonio bank
with each note having sustained moderate circulation before it became
part of the Cash Hoard. One example has a small ink stain on its back.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 5 notes)
Starting Bid: $400
21042 San Antonio, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The Frost National Bank Ch.
#5179 PMG Very Fine 25.
Not a rare bank by any means but this evenly circulated $50 from the
Cash Hoard bears low serial number C000002A, by far the lowest serial
number reported on a small size note from this famous charter.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $200
21043 San Antonio, TX - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Frost National Bank
Ch. # 5179, Four Examples PMG Graded Very Fine 25; Very Fine 30;
Choice Very Fine 35; Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
A nice quartet of moderately circulated and problem free small size $100s
from this famous San Antonio bank. President J(oseph) H. Frost was the
third Frost family member to head this bank. Today, Frost has grown to
be the largest national bank solely operating in Texas.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 4 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
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21044 Taylor, TX - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
3027 PMG Very Fine 30.
This is just the tenth small size example to surface bearing this high
denomination-only bank’s first title. It is a bright and crisp $100 with
traces of original embossing found on the back. Surprisingly, just two
Taylor, TX Nationals were part of this hoard, both $100s from each of the
two titles used.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $300
21045 Taylor, TX - $100 1929 Ty. 1 First-Taylor National Bank Ch. #
3027 PMG Very Fine 30.
This institution issued only the $50 and $100 denominations in the Type
1 1929 series, doing so under two titles. The title change occurred in July
of 1931. This new entrant to the census bears the second title and it is a
problem-free example that features low serial number 7.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $500
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21046 Vergennes, VT - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The National Bank of
Vergennes Ch. # 1364 PMG Very Fine 25.
According to the National Currency Foundation census, only thirteen
1929 Type 1 $100s are known from Vermont. Type 2’s were never issued
making the denomination a scarce and desirable type for Vermont spe-
cialists. This newly surfaced piece is from a shipment of just 44 sheets
of $100s to this bank and is a solid mid-grade example with just honest
wear. The rarity of this small size denomination from Vermont has not
been lost on collectors, with the last example from this bank realizing
more than $4,000 back in 2001. A closer look at auction records, show just
six public sales records since 1986, with offering of a NB of Middlebury
$100 in our 2010 ANA Auction. The rarity combined with pedigree will
make this one of the stars from the Lebman Hoard this evening.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $750
21047 Fr. 1890-K $100 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note. PMG Choice
Very Fine 35;
Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 25.
This lot includes a bright and crisp FRBN from Dallas that bears a new
low reported serial number for this district of 719 while the FRN carries a
new high reported serial number for its series and district.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $300
21048 Fr. 1950-K $5 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Eight Examples.
PMG Graded Fine 12-Very Fine 25;
Fr. 1951-K $5 1928A Federal Reserve Note. PMG Very Fine 20;
Fr. 2000-K $10 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Six Examples. PMG
Graded Choice Fine 15-Very Fine 30 EPQ;
Fr. 2050-K $20 1928 $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Two Examples. PMG
Very Fine 25.
Attractive color is found on all of these moderately circulated FRNs from
the Dallas district. A few examples have some minor flaws which are
noted on their PMG holders.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 17 notes)
Starting Bid: $450
21049 ‘Fr. 2100-A; B; C (2); D (2); F; L $50 1928 Federal Reserve
Notes. PMG Graded Very Fine 25-Choice Extremely Fine 45.
A nice selection of moderately circulated $50 FRNs from the first small
size series that represent several different districts. Three examples have
minor graffiti and one note from Cleveland has a small ink mark.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 8 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
21050 Fr. 2100-K $50 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Three Examples.
PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
An attractive trio of lightly circulated Dallas $50s that exhibit sharp ink
colors and original surfaces.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 3 notes)
Starting Bid: $200
21051 ‘Fr. 2100-K $50 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Seven Examples.
PMG Graded Very Fine 20-Extremely Fine 40.
A light to moderately circulated group of Dallas $50s from the first small
size series of Federal Reserve Notes. Each example exhibits nice color and
solid paper with minor flaws such as a stain or teller ink found on five of
the notes.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 7 notes)
Starting Bid: $375
21052 ‘Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Nine Examples.
PMG Graded About Uncirculated 55-Uncirculated 62.
An appealing group of Dallas $100s from this early FRN series with most
of these well printed notes having only some light handling. Four of the
pieces have a minor flaw noted on their PMG holders. The offering of this
lot and its subsequent counterparts will virtually double the number of
Series 1928 Dallas $100 FRNs in the Track & Price census.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 9 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,000
21053 Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Twelve Examples.
PMG Graded About Uncirculated 50-53 EPQ.
Embossing and great color are found on all of these lightly circulated
$100 FRNs from the Dallas district. Four of the examples have a minor
flaw but the other pieces are problem-free.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 12 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,200
21054 Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Sixteen
Examples. PMG Graded Extremely Fine 40-Choice Extremely Fine 45
EPQ.
This is a hoard of lightly circulated $100 notes from the Dallas district
that represent the first series for the small size FRNs. A few examples
have a minor stain or graffiti but most of the notes are problem-free.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 16 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,600
21055 ‘Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Twenty-One
Examples. PMG Choice Very Fine 35-35 EPQ.
This lot consists of over $2,000 in face value of Series 1928 $100 FRNs
from the Dallas district. This quantity represented a veritable fortune
during the time that these notes were issued. A few examples in this mod-
erately circulated group have some minor flaws.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 21 notes)
Starting Bid: $2,100
21056 Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Nineteen
Examples. PMG Graded Very Fine 30-30 EPQ.
From the cash hoard, this is a sizable group of moderately circulated
Series 1928 $100 FRNs from the Dallas district. This quantity of notes
obviously represented a tremendous amount of purchasing power during
the Great Depression. Several examples do have minor flaws mentioned
on their PMG holders.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 19 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,900
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21057 ~—~Fr. 2150-K $100 1928 Federal Reserve Notes. Ten Examples.
PMG Graded Very Fine 20-25.
An even $1,000 in face value is found in this lot of moderately circu-
lated Dallas $100 - a tremendous amount of money back during the Great
Depression. Several of the examples do have some flaws identified on
their PMG holders.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 10 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,000
21058 ‘Fr. 2151-K $100 1928A Federal Reserve Notes. Nine Examples.
PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ-About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
A nice group of Dallas $100 FRNs from the 1928A Series that exhibit light
to moderate circulation. One example has an as-made ink stain while
another note has some pencil graffiti on its back.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 9 notes)
Starting Bid: $900
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EPQ.
The clean paper and boldly inked face and back printings provide more
than enough justification for this pretty $50 Gold’s EPQ designation.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $250
21060 Fr. 2404 $50 1928 Gold Certificates. Two Examples. PMG
Very Fine 20.
A moderately circulated pair of $100 Golds that retain sharp overprints
and solid paper. One example has some writing in pencil on its back.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $400
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21061 ‘Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A high grade circulated example of this always in demand denomina-
tion in the 1928 Gold Certificate series that features a bold golden-yellow
overprint. This pleasing note’s only flaw is a few pinholes seen at left.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $350
21062 Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. PMG Choice Very Fine
35.
A pleasing $100 Gold Certificate that exhibits great color, bright paper,
and just some light folds.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $400
21063 ‘Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificate. PMG Choice Very Fine
35.
A bright overprint is present on this pleasing $100 note which faces up
nicely and has only a few light folds.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard
Starting Bid: $400
21064 Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificates. Two Examples. PMG
Graded Very Fine 25; Very Fine 30.
A moderately circulated pair of $100 Golds that have solid margins and
nice color. The Very Fine 25 graded example does have numerous pin-
holes.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $350
21065 Fr. 2405 $100 1928 Gold Certificates. Two Examples. PMG
Very Fine 20.
Solid edges and a bold orange-yellow overprint are the traits of each of
these $100 Golds. One example has some paper clip rust and both notes
have minor graffiti.
From the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $350
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21066 Abbeville, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)5987 PMG Very Fine 25.
Large notes only from this very scarce Henry County issuer that was
closed by the receiver in 1924. This pleasing, moderately circulated
Brown Back is one of just a dozen notes in the census and only the third
example from here to cross the auction block since 2004.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Bank Ch. # (S)5987 PMG Choice Fine 15.
Another $10 Brown Back from this scarce Henry County bank and an
example that features nice color and just honest wear. It was last on the
market in our 2004 FUN auction.
Starting Bid: $750
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21068 Abbeville, AL - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)5987 PMG Choice Fine 15.
Another attractive note from this tough Alabama bank, this one the only
$10 Date Back recorded from this large only issuer. It is another whole-
some example that retains sharp ink colors and clear signatures and
which was also last on the market in our January 2004 auction of the
Frank Kennedy collection.
Starting Bid: $750
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21069 Abbeville, AL - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)5987 PMG Very Fine 20.
One of only two Value Backs reported from this scarce Henry County
bank and the only $10. Off the market since a 2003 auction, it is a solid,
well printed piece for the grade with its top and bottom margins just a tad
miscut.
Starting Bid: $750
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21070 Abbeville, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Henry
National Bank Ch. # (S)10959 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
Very much the scarcer of Abbeville’s two banks, with this short-lived
issuer only in business from 1917 until the receiver arrived in 1929. To
date, just five notes are in the census, only one of which has been publicly
offered since 2004. This offering is one of those five and it is a nice one
with bright, original paper surfaces, vivid colors, and two color officers’
signatures. According to Track & Price, it is easily the finest of the five
reported notes.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21071 Abbeville, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 658 The Henry
National Bank Ch. # 10959 PMG Very Fine 25.
Another offering from this just plain rare Abbeville bank, this one a $20
Plain Back that we sold as part of the Frank Kennedy collection in our
2004 FUN auction. It exhibits even wear although the paper is a bit toned.
Starting Bid: $1,000
21072 Andalusia, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 660 The First National
Bank Ch. #5970 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
A lovely note from this very scarce Covington County bank that is one
of just six large size reported and, according to Track & Price, the second
finest of that half dozen. It is a bright, well printed example with just a
couple of light folds.
Starting Bid: $750
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Another great Alabama note that we are offering this evening, as this bank is prohibitively rare. This institution was Ashford’s sole issuer, and the census
shows only two large examples extant (along with one small), none of which have crossed the public auction block since we sold this piece as part of the
Frank Kennedy collection in 2004. With only $220 in large notes outstanding, this may be the last opportunity in this generation to obtain any note from
here, and some heated competition is likely before the hammer falls here this evening. It is a pleasing, pen signed example that should realize in the range
of...
Starting Bid: $3,500
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A wonderful Alabama rarity that was last on the market in our sale of the Kennedy holdings in 2004. It is one of just two large notes known from this
rare one bank location and easily the finer of the pair. The other known large was part of the Loegler collection sold in 2003 and has not been seen since.
Don't look for more large examples from here, as the bank had just $435 outstanding in 1935. It is a bright and attractive piece with excellent color and
solid paper. Another great note for the Alabama specialist or anyone who appreciates (and can afford) rare Nationals.
Starting Bid: $4,000
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An excessively rare note as this one of only five aces reported for all banks combined in the state of Alabama. It is also easily the finest of that quintet as
none of the other known pieces grade above Very Good-Fine, according to the National Currency Foundation census. As a bonus, it also comes from a
very rare First Charter-only bank and it is one of only two notes reported from the bank. This is a very pretty note that certainly looks even nicer than
its assigned grade and features ample margins all around, sharp ink colors, and delicate pen signatures. A couple of unobtrusive edge splits have been
mentioned by PMG but they truly affect nothing. In its last auction appearance in 2012, this great Alabama rarity brought $12,650 and should certainly
approach or even exceed that number again this evening.
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21076 Brantley, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)7991 PMG Fine 12.
One of the rarest banks in the state, with four large examples making
up the complete census, as no small notes have been reported from this
location. That scant total includes this $10 Plain Back that was once
part of the Frank Kennedy collection and which has been off the market
since we sold it in January 2004. Since this Crenshaw County issuer was
closed by the receiver in 1930 leaving a mere $12,500 outstanding, it is not
likely that many more survivors will be reported. It is a circulated but still
attractive note with just a negligible repair.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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21077 + Brundidge, AL - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)7429 PMG Fine 12.
A great rarity from this south Alabama bank that is the sole reported
Red Seal out of mere six large size overall in the census from this charter.
Fortunately, it is also an attractive piece as well with pleasing color and
just plenty of honest wear. A great note for the Alabama specialist.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21078 Coffee Springs, AL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First National Bank Ch. # 11259 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This piece is making its first auction appearance since it last sold as part of Jerry Loegler’s Alabama collection in April of 2003. It was cataloged as unique
then, and it remains unique for both the bank and the town seventeen years later. This community was one of the smallest in the state to host a National
Bank, as the population shrank from just over 500 in 1910 to just over 300 in 1920, leveling off at a mere 258 by the time the bank closed in 1930. The
town’s unusual name has nothing to do with the similarly titled beverage, as it was named in honor of General John Coffee, a commanding officer in the
Creek War of 1813-1814 who camped by the springs during his campaign through Alabama. Any estimate here is simply a surmise, as unique notes are
notoriously difficult to value, but rarity alone suggests a figure in the range of...
Starting Bid: $10,000
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21079 Decatur, AL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 First National Bank Ch. # 10336
PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A lovely serial number 1 note bearing this Decatur bank’s second title.
Hailing from the “B” position on the first sheet of small size $5s, this
nicely centered piece has earned the comments “Great Embossing,
Exceptional Paper Quality” from PMG.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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21080 Dozier, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First National
Bank Ch. # 9681 PCGS Fine 15PPQ.
A truly rare Alabama note, with this example one of only three large
notes extant from this one bank location. With just $620 outstanding in
1935, it is not likely that many more will surface from this charter. It is
the only one of the trio to make a public appearance in over fifteen years,
last selling in our 2011 Central States auction for $4,312.50. Displaying
nice color, even wear, and original surfaces, this tough Alabama note
should realize in the same range again.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21081 Dozier, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First National
Bank Ch. # 9681 PMG Very Fine 25.
An excessively rare Alabama note, with this offering one of only three
large notes extant from this one bank location and the finest of that trio.
It features solid paper, sharp ink colors, and bold signatures, one hand-
written and one stamped. Its only flaw is a few flecks of paper clip rust
which are mentioned for cataloging accuracy. In 2011, we sold a lower
grade piece for over $4,000 and, tonight, this pleasing mid-grade $20
should approach that level.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21082 Elba, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First National Bank
Ch. # 6897 PMG Fine 12.
This is one of only seven large size examples on this tiny Coffey County
bank and just the second to be offered publicly in any venue since this
ex-Loegler collection piece sold at auction in 2003. It is evenly circulated
with bold blue stamped signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21083 Elba, AL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First National Bank
Ch. # 6897 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This is one of only seven large size examples reported on this tiny Coffey
County bank and the only one of the seven to be offered publicly in any
venue since the dispersal of the Loegler collection in 2003. It is evenly
circulated with legible stamped signatures and just some rust stains that
have been lightened.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21084 Evergreen, AL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 First National Bank
Ch. # (S)7687 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
This is one of a small group of high grade Red Seals from this bank that
were dispersed years ago. While still not inexpensive, they provide an
opportunity for collectors to acquire a nice example of this tough type
from a Southern state for a less than prohibitive price. This $10, which we
sold in our 2012 FUN auction, is one of the finest of that handful of notes
with bright paper, bold red color, and strong embossing.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21085 Evergreen, AL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 First National Bank
Ch. # (S)7687 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
Another lovely $10 Red Seal that is from the same small group as the pre-
vious lot. It is new to census and exhibits the same vibrant color and Gem
paper surfaces as the other note in tonight’s sale. Only its margins prevent
it from receiving the same Gem grade.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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21086 Geneva, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First National Bank Ch. # (S)5714 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A very rare bank which issued Brown Backs and Second Charter Date Backs only before liquidating in 1909. Only four notes are known from here, two
of which we are privileged to offer in this evening’s session. The first example, which we sold in our offering of the Frank Kennedy collection in our 2004
FUN auction, is a lovely $10 Brown Back which exudes eye appeal, with bright paper and ink and wonderful two color pen signatures. It’s cut a bit close
at the bottom right, as are all of the notes we've seen from here, but this is the most minor of defects on an example of this quality. A great Alabama rarity
fit for the finest of collections.
Starting Bid: $4,000
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21087 Geneva, AL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First National Bank Ch. # (S)5714 PMG Very Fine 30.
Another attractive note from this downright rare Geneva bank, this one also a $10 Brown Back and, amazingly enough, a sheetmate to the previous lot.
The other piece occupied the “C” position while this example is from the “A” position. Last on the market in the sale of the Jerry Loegler collection in
2003 (who, incidentally, had acquired the note from Allen Mincho in 1985), it is just about as nice as the previous lot with vibrant color and bold signa-
tures, one handwritten and one stamped. PMG has noted a minor restoration which affects nothing on this beautiful note. If you missed out on the pre-
vious lot, here’s another chance to acquire a great note from this very tough bank.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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A great Alabama note from a bank which issued Second Charter examples only before liquidating in May of 1909. Four notes, all Brown Backs, are
known, with this piece the finest of the group by a considerable margin. This example displays bright paper, a bold overprint, and clear pen signatures.
It’s nice enough so that it appears to be fully uncirculated through the PCGS holder, and comes with pedigrees ranging from pioneer collector and dealer
William Philpott to the Anderson Collection.
Starting Bid: $5,000
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Bank Ch. # 10307 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A great Alabama rarity that validates the adage that opportunity can be
even rarer than the note. This offering is from the rarer of Geneva’s two
national banks (if the other bank can be considered “common” with four
notes in its census). It was only in business from 1912 until the receiver
shut the doors in 1933. To date, only three large size notes (and no small)
has surfaced from here but, more importantly, this offering is the only
one of that trio to have ever appeared at public sale in any venue. That
lone appearance was in the sale of the Loegler collection in 2003 indi-
cating that the other two known specimens are in very strong hands.
Displaying even wear and bold stamped signatures, it may be many years
before another opportunity arises to acquire this tough charter.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21090 Headland, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The Headland National Bank
Ch. # 13752 PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
A great note from this excessively rare Henry County bank that operated
in the southeastern corner of Alabama. Chartered in 1933 as a successor
bank to the First National which was forced to close its doors during the
Great Depression, this new charter was only able to issue a small quantity
of Type Two notes before the end of the National Bank Note era in 1935.
To date, a mere three pieces have been reported including this example
which was last sold at auction in 2003. It does have a large tear but retains
bright paper and nice ink colors.
Starting Bid: $750
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21091 Luverne, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The First National Bank Ch. # 7992 PMG Very Fine 20.
Another great Alabama rarity that is making its first public appearance since our sale of the Frank Kennedy collection in 2004. Like many banks in rural
Alabama, this institution, the only issuer in this community, went from thinly capitalized but surviving to out of business within a year after the Great
Depression hit. To date, just three large (and one small) are recorded extant from here. The unique small size last appeared in our 2015 FUN auction
where it fetched a strong $12,925. Of the three known large, none have made an appearance since we sold this offering sixteen years ago. This is a pleas-
ing, evenly circulated example with green pen signatures of W.B. Pope and J.C. Ford. This may well be the final opportunity for many years to own any
note from this location, so expect bidding to be fierce before the hammer falls on this lot tonight.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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Company Ch. # 13414 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
21092 Midland City, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First A high grade serial number 1 example from this Gulf Coast bank that
National Bank Ch. # 8458 PMG Very Fine 25. combines ample margins, blazing ink colors, and original paper surfaces to
An excessively rare large size note from an Alabama bank that has had no create a real winner of a note.
public sales, large or small, since 2004. This offering is one of just fourlarge Starting Bid: $1,000
in the census and the first we have handled since 2001. Even the Kennedy |
collection which we sold in 2004 was missing a large size example from
this one bank location. It a bright and crisp specimen with nice color and
problem-free wear.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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Bank Ch. # (S)9927 PMG Very Fine 20.
An attractive large size note from this excessively rare charter that was
the sole issuer in this Henry County location. Only in business from 1911
until its liquidation in 1931, this is one of only four large to have surfaced
from here (along with one small), none of which have been publicly
offered anywhere since this piece sold as part of the Jerry Loegler collec-
tion in 2003. It is an evenly circulated specimen with nice color and clear
stamped signatures. Another wonderful Alabama rarity that we are offer-
ing this evening.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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9927 PMG Very Fine 25.
A great counterpart to the previous lot as this is the lone reported small
size from this very rare Henry County bank. We last sold this offering as
part of the Frank Kennedy collection in January 2004 and it is as pretty as
it is rare with bright paper, solid margins, and even wear. A great note for
the Alabama or small size specialist.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21096 Oxford, AL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 7073 PMG Very
Fine 25.
Only the fourth and also the highest graded Series 1929 note to be enu-
merated on this small bank that was managed by Cashier D.C. Cooper Jr
and President D.C. Cooper. The last example to cross the auction block
was at our January, 2015 FUN auction. That Type I PCGS Fine 12 $5
brought $2,820.
Starting Bid: $750
21097 Ozark, AL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)7629 PMG Very Good 10.
This rare Dale County bank issued large size only before the receiver
arrived to shut the doors in 1924. To date, just four pieces have been
recorded in the census (although the following lot will increase that
number to all of five). This offering, which was sold as part of the Loegler
collection in 2003, is the only Date Back of any denomination extant and
displays attractive color for the grade but does have some rust stains.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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21098 Ozark, AL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)7629 PMG Very Fine 20.
Another great note from this downright rare Ozark bank, which was the
sole issuer in this locale, and just the fifth example to be reported. The
previous lot and this piece are the first notes we have been able to offer
from this tough issuer since 2004. This new entrant to the census retains
solid paper with some staining noted, particularly in the margins.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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Bank Ch. # 9055 PMG Very Fine 20.
A rare note from an Alabama bank that failed in 1931 leaving just four
large size reported today along with no 1929 Series examples. Of that
quartet, none have been publicly offered anywhere since we sold this $20
in our June 2004 auction. It is an evenly circulated piece with good color
and solid paper for the grade.
Starting Bid: $1,000
21100 Selma, AL - $5 Original Fr. 399 The City National Bank Ch. #
1736 PMG Choice About Unc 58.
The only southern First Charter that is available in this state of preserva-
tion, thanks to the foresight of some long forgotten individual who put
away a group of these Selma fives many generations ago. This brightly
colored and well printed beauty has just a few tiny pinholes.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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National Bank Ch. # 7940 PMG Very Fine 25.
A downright scarce Geneva County bank with only four large size
reported and only one example on the market since the dispersal of the
Loegler collection in 2003. This is a moderately circulated piece that has a
tape repaired tear but it faces up quite nicely for the grade with sharp ink
colors and dark stamped signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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ALASKA
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21102 Fairbanks, AK - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 First National Bank Ch. # (P)7718 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
This lovely Alaska Red Seal comes from one of the early great discoveries of National Bank Notes, the appearance of five uncut sheets of Alaska Red Seals
in the hands of Kansas dealer Joe Welles at the 1966 Central States show. Four of the sheets were sold at that event (for $1,000 each), with the fifth being
retained by Welles and later sold to John J. Ford. This example is from one of those sheets, and it is a lovely note that has managed to avoid the handling
encountered on many of the known pieces. At our Central States auction in 2018 we sold a PCGS Choice New 63PPQ example for $28,800 and certainly
expect this crisp specimen to exceed that number tonight.
Starting Bid: $15,000
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21103 Fairbanks, AK - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 First National Bank Ch. # 7718 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A simply fantastic Alaska Blue Seal which is the only large size Alaska note to receive a grade of Gem Uncirculated from either grading service. Although
long listed in the census, this piece has been off the market since it made a lone appearance in a 1969 auction, where it was graded, in the custom of the
time, as “Crisp Uncirculated.” It is certainly that, with a vivid blue overprint, sharp pen signatures, and bold embossing, which PMG endorses with its
comments “Exceptional Paper Quality & Embossing.” Although more than a few Red Seals from this bank are known in uncirculated grade, Blue Seals
from this bank, with the singular exception of the uncut sheet now ensconced in the ANA museum, are well nigh impossible to locate in better than Very
Fine, with even those appearances few and very far between. We would not be at all surprised to see our estimate surpassed early in the bidding on this
incredible Alaska rarity.
Starting Bid: $20,000
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This is one of fewer than ten large size examples listed in the census from Alaska’s capital city, and, save for the serial number 1 Brown Back now
ensconced in perhaps the nation’s premiere collection of National Bank Notes, perhaps the finest of the group as well. While long part of the census, this
piece has been off the market in very strong hands for almost fifty years. According to the Track & Price data, only a single large note from Juneau has
crossed the auction block since 1997, with that piece, grading Fine and boasting serial number 2, fetching $51,750 in 2006. Expect this high grade exam-
ple to easily better that mark, likely ending in the range of...
Starting Bid: $30,000
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This piece is new to the census and being offered here to the collecting fraternity for the first time. It becomes only the second Type 2 $20 reported from
Ketchikan, and the first to be available to collectors since we sold the other example twenty two years ago. It’s the nicer of the pair as well, with the other
specimen a full grade lower. Type 2 notes of any denomination from this bank are just plain rare, with only one having been offered since 1998, so expect
to see some spirited bidding before the hammer falls on this new to the market example this evening.
Starting Bid: $6,250
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21107 Flagstaff, AZ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First National
Bank Ch. # 11120 PMG Fine 12 Net.
21106 Douglas, AZ - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 654 The First National —_ Rather care worn with some repairs and staining but this well circulated
Bank Ch. # (P)6633 PMG Choice Fine 15. Plain Back is one of only a dozen or so large reported from the only issuer
Douglas and Nogales served as the main ports of entry from Mexico into _to operate in this always in demand Arizona community that elected to
Arizona, as well as a smelter town for mining ore from nearby Bisbee. close its doors in 1931.
Though it was not incorporated until 1905, a presidio and army camps Starting Bid: $750
in the area dated back to 1776. Today, just nine notes are known from the
First National Bank in Douglas, including this example which is crossing
the public auction block for the first time. Displaying just honest wear, it
retains good color and dark printed signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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Bank Ch. # (P)10998 PMG Very Good 10 Net.
Florence is the site of the state prison complex, and has been since
Territorial days. At the time of issue, this town claimed around 1,200
residents who were not behind bars. According to the latest census infor-
mation, eight notes are known from this one bank community, which
dates its existence to Territorial days. That scant total includes this rather
rough example that is crossing the auction block for the first time. It has
some tape repairs and writing on its back but, nonetheless, represents a
very tough Arizona bank.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21109 Mesa, AZ - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First National Bank
Ch. # 11130 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30.
Years of diligent work has resulted in the enumerating of just nine large
size on this rare Maricopa County bank including this example which
made its last public appearance in our 2011 FUN auction. It is a moder-
ately circulated example that retains dark printed signatures although it
does have some edge damage and staining.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21110 Nogales, AZ - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The Nogales
National Bank Ch. # 11012 PMG Very Fine 20.
A rare bank from this avidly collected state with this piece one of less
than a dozen large size in the census. The Nogales NB was the second of
two issuers to operate in this southern Arizona locale. Overall, it was a
rather short-lived venture as the bank opened in 1917 and failed in 1931.
This note, which is crossing the auction block for the first time since
1993, is a pleasing mid-grade example that managed to avoid acquiring
any impairments during its time in circulation.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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National Bank Ch. # (P)4729 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A scarcer type and denomination from this Phoenix bank as this is one of
only two $20 Date Backs recorded in the census. It is an evenly circulated
note with solid paper for the grade.
Starting Bid: $750
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Bank Ch. #5720 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce and in demand bank, with not nearly enough notes from
here to go around. The census comprises just seven large examples, only
two of which have crossed the public auction block since 2006. In our
2018 FUN auction, a PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ specimen sold for
$13,800 while in our last FUN auction, a PMG Fine 12 EPQ note fetched
$4,200. This evenly circulated and solid piece should realize somewhere
between those two.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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21113 Tempe, AZ - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The Tempe National Bank Ch. #
5720 PMG Very Fine 20.
The Tempe National Bank was the lone issuer in this tiny town that
issued notes just south of Phoenix. It has since been engulfed in the great-
er Phoenix area. Collectors seeking a note from this bank have only cir-
culated examples to choose from, with most notes recorded in the census
as Fine or Very Fine. This piece, which is one of a mere dozen 1929 Series
notes reported, is an evenly circulated and problem-free example.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21114 Tucson, AZ - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The Arizona National
Bank Ch. # (P)4440 PMG Very Fine 25.
A pleasing mid-grade example from this large only Tucson bank that is
one of barely a dozen pieces in the latest census. This specimen features
even wear, great color, and legible stamped signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21115 Winslow, AZ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First National
Bank Ch. # 12581 PMG Very Fine 25.
An attractive mid-grade example from this popular Arizona one bank
location that features good color and faded but legible stamped signa-
tures. It is one of about a dozen and a half large size reported from here
and is making its first public appearance.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21116 Yuma, AZ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The Yuma National
Bank Ch. # 9608 PMG Choice Fine 15.
Arizona notes enjoy considerable demand from the collecting fraternity
and this bank is enhanced by a town name closely associated in the popu-
lar imagination with Western history and culture. This moderately cir-
culated and problem-free example is one of only dozen and a half pieces
recorded and is crossing the auction block for the first time.
Starting Bid: $750
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ARKANSAS
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The most recent National Bank Note census shows just seven large size uncut sheets known from all banks in Arkansas combined. Two are from
Batesville, four from Siloam Springs, and one from Stuttgart. This sheet is one of the nicest from the state, having been graded About Uncirculated 55
by PMG. The selvage is full on the top and bottom, and the sheet is as attractive as it is rare. So few large size Arkansas uncut sheets are known that any
estimate is only a rough guess, but we suspect that an item of this rarity and desirability will likely command a price in the range of...
Starting Bid: $3,000
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21118 Harrison, AR - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Citizens NB Ch. #
(S)12291 PMG Very Fine 25.
An attractive mid-grade $5 Plain Back from this downright scarce Boone County
bank that exhibits legible stamped signatures and just a minor repair.
From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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First National Bank Ch. # 13274 PMG About Uncirculated 55 Uncut
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A bright and beautiful late issue uncut sheet bearing the very scarce
Woods-Tate signature combination. Four uncut sheets are known
from this bank. One sold in a 1977 Hickman-Oakes sale and has
never reappeared, while the other three all were sold within a three
month period back in 2010, with this the first time any has been
available to collectors since. PMG has graded this lovely sheet About
Uncirculated 55, and may have been conservative, as the paper
is bright white, the embossing pronounced, the signatures a bold
purple, and the overall appearance distinctly superior to most uncut
sheets. It is easily the finest of any sheet extant from this bank, and
one which is likely to see bidding reach or exceed...
Starting Bid: $3,000
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21120 Wynne, AR - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
10807 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Although chartered in 1915, this bank, the sole issuer in this tiny Cross
County hamlet, elected to issue only Series 1929 examples. To date, just
three examples have been reported from here, including this offering,
which is the first note we have been able to offer in ten years. It is a bright,
well margined note that is easily the finest of the three in the census. We
have sold two examples, both $10 notes, over a decade ago. One was a rag
that graded Good and it still sold for over $800. The other graded PMG
Choice Fine 15 and it topped the $2,500 mark.
Starting Bid: $750
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Bank Ch. # (P)10372 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce note from the only bank chartered in this remote Humboldt
County location. Our consignor obtained this note when it last appeared
as part of the Lowell Horwedel Collection, which we sold back in 2004.
It is an evenly circulated and problem-free example which is certain to
please.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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13001 PMG Very Fine 25 EPQ.
A crisp and original small size example from this always-in-demand
southern California bank that is a new addition to the census of just ten
pieces reported. In our 2018 FUN auction, we sold a PMG Very Fine 20
note for $2,640 and this higher grade specimen should certainly exceed
that number.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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New 66PPQ.
A gorgeous occupational bank title note that was once part of a small
group of Type 2 $5s from this avidly collected bank that has long since
been dispersed. It is by far the finest of that small group that we have
ever seen or handled. While most of the known notes display crackling
fresh paper and solid embossing, they usually have centering issues which
preclude consideration of a Gem grade. That is not the case for this lovely
example that has four wide margins and virtually perfect centering.
Starting Bid: $2,000
21124 Brea, CA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 Oilfields National Bank Ch. # 13877
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
One of a small and long since dispersed hoard of $5 Type 2 examples
which make up the overwhelming majority of the reported notes from
this avidly collected Orange County bank. This is a bright, well embossed
example that is very close to the full Gem grade.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21125 Chino, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 602 The First National Bank Ch. # 10271 PMG Very Fine 25.
Large notes only from this just plain rare San Bernardino County bank that was only in business from 1912 until 1929. This offering is one of just six
pieces in the census and it’s quite an attractive note with a nicer appearance than its assigned grade. It displays bright paper, sharp ink colors, and even
wear. In our last Long Beach auction, we sold a PMG Very Fine 20 specimen for $5,520 and expect this clearly superior note to certainly exceed that num-
ber. As a bonus, included with the lot are two postcard views of the bank’s building.
From the Norris Turner Collection (Total: 3 items)
Starting Bid: $3,000
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One of a paltry six documented on this rare large size only issuer, and specifically, this is the only $20 amongst that half dozen. Charter
number 10271 was in existence from 1912 to 1929, when it was absorbed by charter number 13044. This is the first auction appearance for
this note. It is in a comment free PMG holder and comes with two post cards of different views of Sixth Street with the bank building vis-
ible. The post cards are not graded, but one example is of the real photo type.
From the Norris Turner Collection (Total: 3 items)
Starting Bid: $3,750
21127 ~=Colton, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 3573 PMG Very Fine 30.
Another note from this large only San Bernardino County bank that, while not of the caliber of the number 1 Red Seal in the previous lot, is an attractive
Blue Seal that is a new addition to the census. It is a bright and crisp note with excellent color and traces of original embossing. Included with the lot is a
piece of bank letterhead along with historical information about the bank.
From the Norris Turner Collection (Total: 4 notes)
Starting Bid: $750
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A great Riverside County note from a bank which issued large notes only before the receiver arrived to shut the doors forever in 1925. To date, just two
pieces are reported from here, a $20 Plain Back that we sold last year for $6,000, and this $10 Plain Back that was part of the Charley Colver collection
that we sold twenty years ago. It has seen its share of circulation and has had some minor repairs but it maintains an overall pleasing appearance with
nice color and signatures. It provides another opportunity for the disappointed underbidders from our 2018 FUN auction to acquire this excessively rare
charter. Also included with the lot is a plethora of related material including three postcard views of the bank and two cancelled checks from 1919.
From the Norris Turner Collection (Total: 6 items)
Starting Bid: $1,500
21129 Culver City, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. # 11732 PMG Choice Fine 15.
Although organized in 1920, this bank elected to issue small notes only, which it did until entering receivership in early 1932. This evenly circulated
example is a new addition to the mere dozen pieces in the census and is only the second note we have been able to offer from this charter in over fifteen
years.
Starting Bid: $750
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21130 Eureka, CA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First National Bank Ch. # (P)5986 PMG Very Fine 20.
A very scarce early type from this northern California bank. The census shows only three Brown backs extant from Eureka, the first a serial number 1
specimen which has been off the market for decades, and the other two a pairs of tens, with this very markedly the finer of the pair. not one has been
offered since our consignor purchased this example in a 1999 R.M. Smythe sale. This PMG certified piece has good color for the grade, with its only flaw
a small blue penciled annotation on the front.
Starting Bid: $875
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21131 Lindsay, CA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 617 The First National Bank Ch. # (P)7965 PMG Very Fine 20.
A great California rarity from one of the toughest locations in the Golden State from which to obtain a National Bank Note of any kind. This obscure
location in rural Tulare County was the host to two short-lived note-issuing national banks. The First National, which was only in business from 1905
until 1923, and the Lindsay National which was only around from 1910 until 1922. The Lindsay National is represented by just a single note in the census
which has never been publicly offered while the First National has a mere two pieces reported. Of those two notes, one has never made a public appear-
ance while the other known specimen, which we are offering this evening, last crossed the auction block in John Hickman’s sale of the Philip Krakover
collection in March of 1990. Representing a town that eluded most of the major California collectors, including Colver, Horwedel, and many others, this
piece is a pleasing mid-grade example that exhibits even wear, nice color, and legible stamped signatures. With no other offerings since 1990, it may be
many years before any opportunity arises to obtain a note from this very rare California locale.
Starting Bid: $7,500
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Ch. #7176 PMG Very Fine 25. 21133 Ontario, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 13092
While small size notes from this bank abound, large examples are seldom PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
available. This example is evenly circulated and problem free for the This is the only serial number 1 note reported from the last of Ontario’s
grade. three issuing charters. Last on the market in a 1994 auction, it is, appro-
Starting Bid: $750 priately, from the “A” position of the first sheet of small size $10s issued
by the bank. It does have a few light folds and a repaired edge split but it
faces up quite nicely with bright paper and sharp ink colors.
From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $750
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First Offering Since 2004
21134 Pasadena, CA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 469 The Pasadena National Bank Ch. # (P)3568 PMG Choice Fine 15.
An evenly circulated $5 Brown Back from a scarce Pasadena bank which has not been offered at public sale since our consignor purchased this specimen
from our 2004 sale of the Lowell Horwedel collection. In fact, both appearances from this bank since 1990 came when major California collections were
offered, the Horwedel collection in 2004 and our sale of Charles Colver’s holdings in 1999.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,500
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A lovely $5 Brown Back from this southern California bank that was once part of the Charley Colver collection that we sold in 1999. It exhibits wide
margins, vibrant color, and original embossing. It is by far the finest of three examples of this type and denomination reported from here. Its only flaw
is some minor staining likely acquired from improper storage as this pretty note obviously never entered circulation. A great note for the California spe-
cialist.
From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $3,500
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21136 Pomona, CA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 469 The First NB Ch. # 21138 Pomona, CA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 496 The First National
(P)3518 PMG Very Fine 20. Bank Ch. # (P)3518 PMG Choice Fine 15.
An attractive $5 Brown Back from this sought after Los Angeles County The lone $20 Brown Back reported from this Los Angeles County bank
bank with solid margins and pleasing color. It has been off the market and a note that has been off the market since our consignor acquired it
since our 2001 FUN auction and it features an appealing bank title layout out of John Hickman’s sale of the Philip Krakover collection in 1990. It
as well as legible pen signatures. is a circulated example with some minor repairs but retains a bold brown
From the Norris Turner Collection overprint and legible signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,250 From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $1,000
21137 Pomona, CA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 482 The First National
Bank Ch. # 3518 PMG Very Fine 20.
A great new addition to the census of this Pomona bank that is the first
$10 Brown Back to surface from here. It has a couple of minor rust specks
on the back but, otherwise, exhibits problem-free wear, nice color, and
legible signatures.
From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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The only known Red Seal from Pomona and a note that was once a centerpiece of Charley Colver’s collection as it was the only Red Seal he was able to
locate from his hometown after decades of searching. Last on the market in our sale of Charley's holdings in 1999 where it realized $6,050 on an estimate
of $1,500-$2,500, it is now finally available for a new generation of collectors. It is an evenly circulated and solid piece with a distinct red overprint and
two-color pen signatures.
From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $2,500
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21140 Pomona, CA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 498 The NB of Pomona Ch. # (P)4663 PMG Very Fine 25.
A most attractive note from this scarce Los Angeles County bank that is one of only two pieces reported that bear this charter’s first title which appeared
on its notes from just 1891 until 1904. It represents a title that eluded all of the most dedicated California collectors including Charley Colver and Lowell
Horwedel and is also the only $20 Brown Back in the census. It is a bright, well margined note with pleasing color and clear pen signatures. PMG has
noted a couple of small edge tears, but they are not readily discernible.
From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $3,500
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National Bank Ch. # 10070 PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.
Large notes only from this better northern California bank, with this new
addition to the census considerably superior to the typical note offered
from here. It is a bright and original specimen with dark printed signa-
tures.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Ch. # (P)8377 PMG Very Fine 25.
The sole Red Seal reported from this Riverside bank which also bears
its much scarcer first title which was only used by this issuer until 1923.
Once part of the Philip Krakover collection sold by John Hickman in
1990, it is a most attractive piece with even color, a bold red overprint,
and dark signatures.
From the Norris Turner Collection
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21143 Sacramento, CA - $5 1872 Fr. 1138 The National Gold Bank of
D O Mills & Co. Ch. # 2014 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A very scarce National Gold Bank Note, with this moderately circulated
example displaying just some minor repairs which are typically associ-
ated with these heavily circulated notes. However, the major design ele-
ments remain quite bold and the all-important gold coin vignette on the
back is sharp and bright as well.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21144 Sacramento, CA - $100 1902 Date Back Fr. 693 The National
Bank of D O Mills & Co. Ch. # (P)2014 PMG Very Fine 30.
This is one of only five $100 Date Backs recorded from this popular San
Francisco bank and the first of that quintet to cross the auction block
since we sold this piece as part of the Lowell Horwedel collection in 2004.
It is also the finest of that small group with bright paper, dark printed sig-
natures, and even wear.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21145 Sacramento, CA - $100 1902 Date Back Fr. 691 The California
National Bank Ch. # (P)8504 PMG Very Fine 25.
The sole $100 of any type known from this capital city bank that has been
off the market since we sold it as part of the Lowell Horwedel collection
in 2004. It is an attractive piece with nice color and dark printed signa-
tures. Its only flaw is an insignificant edge tear mentioned by PMG.
Starting Bid: $1,000
21146 San Diego, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 655 The Merchants
National Bank Ch. # (P)4886 PMG Very Fine 20.
A new addition to the census of this scarce large-only San Diego bank
that is the first $20 Plain Back to be reported. Displaying even wear and
nice color for the grade, it has had just some lightening of minor rust
stains. It is also the first Third Charter note of any type from this issuer
to cross the public auction block in over fifteen years.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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National Bank Ch. # (P)10435 PMG Very Fine 30.
An extremely scarce San Diego bank which issued Date Backs and Plain
Backs only before closing its doors forever in March of 1927. Every note
offered from this bank since 1990 has been graded Fine, with all but one
on the low end of that scale. This piece is a refreshing exception, having
been graded Very Fine 30 and residing in a comment free PMG holder.
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Starting Bid: $1,500
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21148 San Francisco, CA - $5 1870 Fr. 1136 The First National Gold
Bank Ch. # 1741 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20.
A considerably better than average National Gold Bank Note which dis-
plays excellent color and eye appeal. PCGS has mentioned some small
edge splits and minor restorations, but they are not readily visible and
therefore do not detract at all.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21149 San Francisco, CA - $5 1870 Fr. 1136 The First National Gold
Bank Ch. # 1741 PMG Very Fine 20.
A National Gold Bank Note with some closed pinholes, but very nice in
appearance, with bright paper, a sharp overprint, and a clear gold coin
vignette on the back.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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Bank Ch. # 1741 PMG Choice Fine 15.
One of the nicer National Gold Bank Notes we have handled, and one of
very few that PMG has graded at this level that is free of any adverse com-
ments. The colors are bright and the all important gold coin vignette on
the reverse is sharply printed and free of problems.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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21151 San Francisco, CA - $5 1870 Fr. 1136 The First National Gold
Bank Ch. # 1741 PMG Fine 12 Net.
This example of this popular $5 National Gold Bank Note faces up very
nicely, with the gold coin vignette and the entire back quite sharp. The
net grade was assigned by PMG for some minor repairs and redrawing of
the Treasury serial number.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21152 San Francisco, CA - $5 1870 Fr. 1136 The First National Gold
Bank Ch. # 1741 PMG Fine 12.
This example of this popular $5 National Gold Bank Note faces up very
nicely, with the gold coin vignette and the entire back quite sharp. Some
split repairs have been noted by PMG.
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Starting Bid: $1,250
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21153 San Francisco, CA - $5 1870 Fr. 1136 The First National Gold
Bank Ch. # 1741 PMG Very Good 10.
A circulated example of this much in demand type that faces up well on
both sides and, more importantly, is housed in a comment-free holder.
The signatures are faint but legible and the gold coin vignette on the back
is much clearer than usually found at this level of wear.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21154 San Francisco, CA - $10 1870 Fr. 1142 The First National Gold
Bank Ch. # 1741 PMG Very Good 10.
A well circulated example of this much scarcer denomination for the
National Gold Bank Notes that, fortuitously, is housed in a comment-free
holder. It displays excellent color and signatures for the grade and the all-
important gold coin vignette remains quite clear.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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21155 San Francisco, CA - $5 Original National Gold Bank Note Fr. 1137 The National Gold Bank & Trust Company Ch. # 1994 PMG Very Fine 20
Net.
This bank is many times the rarer of San Francisco's two issuing National Gold Banks, and a bank which is seldom offered in any grade or denomina-
tion, with Heritage, who has sold more National Gold Bank Notes in the past decade than any other auction company, having sold only seven pieces
in all denominations during the past ten years. Only a dozen $5 examples are known from here according to the census, including one piece which is
laminated and several which suffer from serious impairments. This note has benefited from professional restoration, but is bright and most attractive
for its PMG assigned grade of Very Fine 20 Net. In our recently concluded Long Beach auction, a PMG Very Fine 25 $10 realized $43,200, indicating the
demand for high end notes from this bank, and this pleasing specimen should certainly fetch a five figure price, likely in the range of...
Starting Bid: $6,250
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A lovely high denomination example from this scarcer San Francisco
bank which issued Date Backs only prior to its demise in 1920. This note
displays bright paper, bold inks, and distinctive purple signatures, giving
it great eye appeal for the grade.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,500
The Farmers National Gold Bank Ch. # 2158 PMG Choice Fine 15.
Although $5 examples from this San Jose National Gold Bank can not
be considered rare, few rise to the level of this Choice Fine 15 example.
Compared to the 127 $5 San Francisco Charter 1741 specimens graded
to date by PMG, only thirteen San Jose fives have passed through PMG’s
doors, with a mere three grading higher than this example. The colors are
bright, the red overprint strong, and the all important gold coin vignette
on the reverse is sharp and clear. PMG does note closed pinholes, but that
detriment is minor and barely visible even under close scrutiny. This note
is considerably nicer than the last Fine 15 example we had to offer, with
that piece, which was repaired, fetching $5,875 three years ago.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $3,500
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21158 San Jose, CA - $100 1902 Plain Back Fr. 703 The First National
Bank Ch. # 2158 PMG Very Fine 20.
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Starting Bid: $750
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21160 Santa Barbara, CA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The First
National Bank Ch. # (P)2104 PMG Very Fine 25.
An attractive $5 Brown Back from this avidly collected location which
combines bright colors, good signatures, and solid margins in equal mea-
sure. The last couple of VF $5 Brown Backs we have sold realized $2,000-
$3,000 each.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Starting Bid: $750
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13338 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ Uncut Sheet
A flawless serial number 1 sheet which is one of the very finest uncut
sheets we have ever offered. Uncut sheets often come with some small
defect such as corner folds or bumps, small splits, folds between the notes,
or the like, but this sheet displays not even one minor defect. It is well
margined on both front and back, and appears just as nice as the day it
left the Bureau nearly ninety years ago. We sold this sheet back in 1998 as
part of the Bill Doovas collection and admired it then, and nothing has
occurred to change our minds since.
Starting Bid: $3,750
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A problem free example from this avidly collected California community.
Excessively Rare $10 1875 Stockton National Gold Bank Note
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21162 Stockton, CA - $10 1875 National Gold Bank Note Fr. 1147 The First National Gold Bank Ch. # 2077 PMG Very Fine 20 Net.
A very rare National Gold Bank Note, with the census standing at only eight pieces, one of which is permanently impounded in the holdings of the
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This is the first Series 1875 $10 Stockton National Gold Bank Note we have had to offer in ten years, with that piece,
which had been in the Malcolm Trask and Jim O’Neal collections, fetching $19,550 after having been graded by us as Fine+++. The note we offer tonight
has only one prior auction record, with that coming when we sold it to tonight’s consignor in our Orlando auction twenty eight years ago. It’s one of only
four Series 1875 Stockton tens to have been graded by PMG, and it carries the highest grade yet assigned despite the typical restorations that are men-
tioned whenever most National Gold Bank Notes are offered. Look for bidding to reach or exceed...
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $7,500
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The “C” position note from the third sheet issued by this excessively rare Tulare bank and just as pretty as the previous lot with sharp ink colors, lovely
pen signatures, and mention of the same minor restoration that is not readily discernable. Another great opportunity for the California specialist that
may not occur again for years to come.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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21164 Woodlake, CA - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 621 The First National Bank Ch. # (P)10309 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 Net.
The first of two notes we are offering this evening from this excessively rare Tulare County bank. The census has long been restricted to a single large
note and a single large size uncut sheet, with no small examples reported. That sheet has now been cut, and, in our recent Long Beach auction, we
offered both the “A” position $10 and the only $20 known from the bank. Both of those notes, like tonight’s examples, did bear a minor restoration
that is invisible through the holder. In September, the $10 fetched $7,800 and the $20 brought $9,000. Considering the rarity and desirability of great
California material, these two notes should do about the same. The first piece is the “B” position which has great color and signatures along with low
serial number 3.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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Woodland Ch. # (P)9493 PMG Very Fine 25.
An extremely rare Yolo County bank which issued for only thirteen years
before liquidating in 1922. This piece is only the thirteenth note to be
reported and is a moderately circulated example with dark printed signa-
tures.
Starting Bid: $750
21166 Buena Vista, CO - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch.
# (W)8735 PMG Very Good 10.
An excessively rare note from the sole issuer in the small central
Colorado community, it represents a bank that was only in business from
1907 until the receiver arrived in November of 1931. It is one of just three
large (and six small) in the census and is also the only note of any kind
that we have been able to offer in over twenty years. Well circulated yet
housed in a comment free holder, it still exhibits decent color and legible
signatures. The last large note offered from here was a raw Very Fine that
realized $12,650 in a 2008 auction.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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Desirable Central City, Colorado Black Charter Territorial Example
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This is the only Territorial issuer from which Black Charter Number examples are known. The census consists of some 25 Territorial Black Charter
examples, with most long since removed from the market. The last example sold at public auction was a PCGS graded Very Fine 30 which realized
$26,400 last year, while a PCGS Very Fine 20 fetched $19,200 in 2017, making for an easy estimate for this problem free PMG Very Fine 25 right in the
middle at...
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $11,250
21169 Longmont, CO - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The American
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ener Eth a le deter rt in pane oon dah re in the census including this example which was last on the market in our
2001 FUN auction. More importantly, Track & Price shows only four
appearances at public sale of a large specimen from here since this note’s
last offering in 2001. This example displays sharp red pen signatures and
decent color for the grade. Some minor staining on the back has been
noted by PMG.
Starting Bid: $750
21168 Colorado City, CO - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First
National Bank Ch. # (W)6238 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce Colorado Springs bank with the attractive, moderately
circulated example bearing its better first title. Just the eighth note to be
reported with this title, this $20 displays even wear and bold ink colors.
Starting Bid: $750
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21170 Salida, CO - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 619 The First National
Bank Ch. # (W)4172 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
While small notes from this Chaffee County bank are rather available,
large examples are quite another matter, with the census from here stand-
ing at just seven pieces. Tonight’s offering is a great new addition as it is
not only the first Date Back to be reported but it is easily the finest of the
now eight large size survivors. Just some light handling is seen on this
attractive and well printed specimen that displays lovely pen signatures.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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1314 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
An attractive, well embossed small size $5 from this Middlesex County
bank that bears serial number 1.
Starting Bid: $750
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1314 PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ.
This is an attractive and original serial number 1 example from this
Middlesex County bank that was the third note from the first sheet of
small size $10s issued by this bank.
Starting Bid: $750
21173 New Canaan, CT - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The First
National Bank Ch. # 1249 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A new addition to the census of this Fairfield County bank that is just
the fourth $5 Brown Back to be reported. It displays just plenty of honest
wear and retains nice color for the grade and dark pen signatures.
Starting Bid: $750
21174 New Haven, CT - $10 1875 Fr. 417 The Second National Bank
Ch. # 227 PMG Very Fine 25 Net.
A bright and crisp First Charter note from this New Haven bank that
shows great color and even wear. There is some ink burn mentioned by
the grading service, though the vignettes are bold.
Starting Bid: $750
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21175 New Haven, CT - $20 1875 Fr. 433 The Second National Bank
Ch. #227 PMG Very Fine 20.
An attractive and quite colorful First Charter $20 that is the only example
of this type and denomination extant from this bank. Last on the market
in 2008 as part of the Tom Flynn collection that we sold, it features a vivid
red overprint, even, problem-free wear, and jet black vanity signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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1187 PMG Very Fine 30.
The only $10 First Charter known from this large only bank, and a piece
which has been off the market so long that it is mentioned only by serial
number in the census, with no grade listed. Fortunately for collectors, it is
a vividly colored and nicely centered specimen with sharp pen signatures
along with loads of eye appeal. Expect bids to easily reach or exceed...
Starting Bid: $1,375
Stonington, CT Serial Number 1 Small Size
21177 + Stonington, CT - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
735 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
A pretty serial number 1 example from this New London County bank
that is the only number 1 note, large or small, reported from this charter.
It is a near-Gem example with great color and crackling fresh paper.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21178 Winsted, CT - $10 1875 Fr. 419 The First National Bank Ch. #
2414 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A just plain rare note from by far the scarcer of this Litchfield County's
two issuing banks. This example is the only First Charter specimen of any
denomination reported to date from this bank, and is lovely to boot, with
great color, bold signatures, and extraordinary eye appeal. PMG mentions
an internal tear, but no evidence whatever of that can be seen through the
holder.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21179 Milford, DE - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The First National
Bank Ch. # (E)2340 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A lovely piece which may well be the finest early example from this bank
in the census. It has long been in the census listed as Choice Uncirculated,
but this is its first appearance in the marketplace in more than three
decades. A lone pinhole which is excruciatingly minor is noted by PMG.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,375
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A major Delaware rarity from one of the toughest towns from which to locate a note in this always-in-demand state. The National Bank of Newark was
the sole charter to operate in this small city near Wilmington before liquidating in 1913. A mere three notes have been reported, two Third Charter Date
Backs and the $10 Brown Back we are offering this evening. Fortuitously, it is also a pleasing mid-grade piece with solid paper for the grade, bold ink col-
ors, and dark pen signatures. A tough note for an advanced Delaware collector or just anyone who appreciates great Nationals.
Starting Bid: $3,750
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21181 Odessa, DE - $1 Original Fr. 380a The New Castle County
National Bank Ch. # 1281 PMG Very Fine 30.
A scarce type and denomination from any Delaware bank. This attrac-
tive, well margined and problem free piece is certain to please.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,500
21182 Smyrna, DE - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 682 The National Bank
of Smyrna Ch. # (E)2381 PMG Very Fine 20.
An excessively rare type and denomination for Delaware as this piece
is one of only five $50 Plain Backs reported for the entire state. It is an
evenly circulated and solid example with nice color for the grade.
Starting Bid: $2,500
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A great Delaware rarity as this offering is one of just two $50 Brown Backs recorded for our nation’s First State. It is also the only example of that pair to
ever cross the auction block as the other known specimen, from the National Bank of Smyrna, has never been publicly offered. It also represents a very
rare bank that was a large-only affair that closed in 1912 and which has just three pieces in the census. Exhibiting just honest wear, it retains a bold over-
print and solid paper for the grade. A great note for the Delaware specialist or anyone who appreciates rare Nationals.
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21184 Washington, DC - $10 1875 Fr. 419 The Central National Bank
Ch. # 2382 PMG Very Fine 30.
A scarce and seldom seen District bank, with Track & Price reporting just
two appearances at public sale since 2001 and only one since 2008. This is
a pretty example, with great color and strong signatures.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $2,000
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13782 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
Not only is this note fully original and well nigh flawless, it bears serial
number A099999. Just as important, if it can be located, it can be mated
with the note bearing serial number A100000, as the pair came from a
sheet that was cut some years ago.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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Bank Ch. # 7778 PMG Very Fine 20.
This north Florida note comes from a typical small town issuer which
was the sole National Bank chartered in Chipley. Although a dozen large
notes (against just two small) are listed in the census, offerings of any
kind from here have proved to be few and far between over the years. This
is a nice, moderately circulated example with solid paper.
Starting Bid: $1,250
21187 De Funiak Springs, FL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First
National Bank Ch. # (S)7404 PMG Very Fine 25.
This very tough bank was the only issuer in this rural Walton County
community, and notes from here are just plain difficult to find, particu-
larly in large size. This attractive example, with purple stamped signa-
tures, is one of the better survivors of the ten large in the census.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21188 Graceville, FL - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First National
Bank Ch. # 7423 PMG Very Fine 25.
This is one of just ten large size reported from this tough one bank north
Florida community. It exhibits even wear and decent color with a couple
of light stains present, but none of enough significance to warrant a net
grade.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21189 Graceville, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
7423 PMG Choice Fine 15.
While large notes from this Jackson County institution are hardly com-
mon, Series 1929 examples are just plain rare, with Track & Price showing
only three such offerings during the past thirty years out of a total census
of a mere five pieces. This offering is one of that quintet and is making its
first public appearance since our 2003 FUN auction. Two years ago, we
sold a PMG Very Fine 20 specimen for $5,875 and this evenly circulated
and problem free $20 could approach that level.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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A pen signed beauty which is the first Brown Back of any denomination available at public sale since 2011, when we sold an EF 40 $10 Brown Back for
$29,900. This PMG graded Extremely Fine 45 is the highest grade of any Brown Back from Key West, and by far the nicest $5 example. If rarity, grade
and desirability are any guide, our estimate might well prove conservative on this great note.
Starting Bid: $12,500
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4672 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
From one of the most collected locales in Florida, this is the finest exam-
ple we have been able to offer from this Key West institution since we sold
an Uncirculated specimen for a five-figure price nine years ago. This is a
bright, well margined $5 with great color and a just a couple of light folds.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21192 Live Oak, FL - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
6055 PMG Very Fine 25 EPQ.
A by no means common small note from the sole issuer in this Suwannee
County locale that bears one of the more appealing town names to be
found on a Florida National. Only a dozen or so 1929 Series examples are
reported extant including this pleasing mid-grade specimen that retains
original surfaces. In last year’s FUN auction, we sold a PMG Choice Fine
15 note for $2,040.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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The only uncut sheet documented on this late chartered issuing bank and it has serial numbers A007101A-F007101A. We have offered only six different
Series 1929 uncut sheets on the state of Florida dating back to January, 2001. Only three of those have not been serial number 1 uncut sheets. Those three
are the sheet in this lot and two more. Our best comparison with past results is when we auctioned a First NB of Lake City charter number 7540 $5 1929
Type 2 uncut sheet with serials A003793-98 grading PMG Choice AU 58 for $11,500 in January, 2008. Our current offering displays a fold within the
margins between each note from when this sheet was folded down to the size of a single example. In the intervening years, the paper has remained white
and the inks dark, while the bank title embossing is bold.
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21194 Milton, FL - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First National Bank Ch. # (S)7034 PMG Very Fine 20.
This is a truly rare note from a bank which has had no offerings at public sale since 2008. This was Milton's only large size issuer, with the census from
here standing at just four large examples, along with three small. However, of those four known large, only one has ever appeared at public sale and that
lone appearance was a PMG Very Good 10 specimen that brought $18,400 in our FUN auction twelve years ago. This piece is new to that listing, and is
a pleasing mid-grade example with bold pen signatures and just a minor repair. If rarity and demand produce their usual results, expect the hammer on
this most desirable specimen to fall in the range of...
Starting Bid: $7,500
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in Santa Rosa County deep in Florida's panhandle. Both banks are quite Bank Ch. # (S)9926 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45 EPQ.
scarce, with this institution, according to Track & Price, having had only An attractive example which appears to be fully New within the PMG
two notes offered at public sale since 2003. This is a pleasing, evenly cir- holder.
culated example with solid paper for the grade. From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,250 Starting Bid: $750
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21197 Pensacola, FL - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The First National
Bank Ch. # 2490 PMG Very Fine 20.
An evenly circulated $10 Brown Back with excellent color and eye appeal
for the grade. While several $5s are reported for this charter, this is only
the third example of this type and denomination to be reported from this
Florida charter.
Starting Bid: $1,000
21198 Pensacola, FL - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)2490 PMG Very Fine 25.
Clear black printed signatures enhance this early note from a bank which
went into receivership in 1914, with 1882 Date Backs being its last issue.
This attractive and very colorful $10 just has a small stain on its back.
Starting Bid: $750
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21199 Pensacola, FL - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The American
National Bank Ch. # (S)5603 PMG Very Fine 20.
A very tough Florida type and denomination, with this piece only the
sixth $5 Brown Back from this bank to be reported and now one of less
than three dozen known for the entire state. It is a pleasing mid-grade
example with nice color and legible signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21200 Quincy, FL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)7253 PMG Very Fine 25.
Large notes only from this bank, which was the sole issuer in rural
Gadsden County. Only one example has crossed the auction block in the
past eight years, with that piece, a lower grade $20, selling for $3,525 in
our FUN auction three years ago.
Starting Bid: $3,500
21201 Sarasota, FL - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Palmer National Bank & Trust
Company Ch. # 13352 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A dozen sheets are known from this bank, but all but one have been
carefully hoarded for years, leaving a handful of singles for collectors to
fight over. Track & Price shows only one offering of any note from this
Sarasota bank since 2009. PMG mentions a tear, which can be seen at the
bottom of the note.
Starting Bid: $750
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21202 Winter Garden, FL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank
Ch. # 11389 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce note from the only bank to issue in this Orlando area com-
munity. It is just the eighth 1929 Series example to be reported from here
and displays just even wear along with bright paper and nice margins.
In our 2017 FUN auction, we sold a slightly lesser grade specimen for
$2,467.50.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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A great Florida rarity in small size, with this only the third such example to surface. It is by far the nicest of the trio, and the first Series 1929 example
from this bank to be available to collectors at public sale since 2008. This lovely high grade circulated piece has every attribute a collector could desire,
including single digit serial number A000004A as a bonus.
Starting Bid: $3,750
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21204 Cochran, GA - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First National Bank Ch. # (S)7567 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A fantastic new discovery which is being offered to collectors this evening for the first time. It comes from the only bank to issue in rural Bleckley
County, with this institution having closed for good in February of 1916. The census shows one other example extant from this bank, but that listing,
which dates from fifty years ago, lacks both a serial number and a grade and describes a note which has never been seen at public sale. The Red Seal we
offer tonight is pen signed and displays a vivid red overprint. The paper is slightly toned, but the overall appearance is certain to please even the most
fastidious of collectors...and where can another example from this bank be obtained at any price?
Starting Bid: $15,000
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21205 Gainesville, GA - $20 1929 Ty. 2 The Gainesville National Bank Ch. # 7616 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce Georgia note that is one of just five small size reported from this Hall County charter. It is an evenly circulated and well margined $20 that
just exhibits honest wear. In our 2018 Long Beach auction, we sold an identically graded piece for almost $2,000.
Starting Bid: $750
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21206 Honolulu, HI - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The First National Bank of Hawaii at Honolulu Ch. # (P)5550 PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ.
A gorgeous $5 Value Back from Hawaii Territory. It’s listed in the census as Choice Uncirculated, and certainly has the appearance of a fully New note
through the holder, but, for whatever reason, the grading service here felt that Choice About New 58PPQ was the correct grade. The Track & Price census
shows only one other $5 Value Back from the Territory of Hawaii that grades as New, with two grading Extremely Fine under the two CU’s. This piece
faces up beautifully, with a vivid blue overprint, bright white paper, full originality, and exceptionally sharp signatures. If you are seeking the finest of
Territorial examples, or just want a single great note from Hawaii Territory, this is something you should seek to bring home this evening.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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21207 Honolulu, HI - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574a The First National
Bank of Hawaii Ch. # (P)5550 PMG Very Fine 25.
While territorial examples from this bank are hardly rare, any Hawaii
Territory Value Back is a scarce and desirable item indeed. This piece
shows even wear, good color, and dark printed signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21208 Honolulu, HI - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First National
Bank of Hawaii Ch. # (P)5550 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
A wonderful example of easily the most affordable Territorial note one
could hope to find. Pleasing stamped signatures have survived on this
bright, well printed Plain Back that is certainly one of the finer Third
Charter notes we have offered over the years.
Starting Bid: $1,250
21209 Honolulu, HI - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First National
Bank of Hawaii Ch. # 5550 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A bright and crisp large size example of this always-in-demand
Territorial note from the Aloha State. Pleasing stamped signatures have
survived on this well printed Plain Back which should enjoy some spirited
bidder participation.
Starting Bid: $750
21210 Honolulu, HI - $10 1929 Ty. 1 Bishop First National Bank Ch. #
5550 PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ.
An unusually high grade example from this always in demand bank in
the Aloha State. It is a nicely centered note which appears fully New in the
holder.
Starting Bid: $750
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21211 Honolulu, HI - $100 1929 Ty. 1 Bishop First National Bank Ch.
#5550 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
This is the key denomination to any set of the Hawaii 1929 series. While
a small hoard of the $50 denomination was dispersed in the early 1980s,
the $100s have always been available just one at a time. Four ample mar-
gins surround this bright, lightly circulated example that has retained
traces of original embossing.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21212 Boise, ID - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 669 The First National Bank
of Idaho Ch. # (P)1668 PMG Very Fine 25.
An attractive and evenly circulated high denomination from an always in
demand state. It’s bright for the grade, with strong signatures as well.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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An absolutely gorgeous serial number 1 example from a state where serial number 1 Series 1929 examples are few and far between. Spokane dealer Paul
Puckett discovered the number 1 $10 sheet sixteen years ago and had it cut immediately after he obtained it, affording six collectors the chance to own a
Coeur D’ Alene number | example. The bottom note had a couple of folds and graded only AU 50, and he kept the top note, selling off the other four in
Heritage sales in 2004 and 2005. This piece, the “B” plate note, is the finest of the four, and the only one to grade Gem New 66 EPQ. All have now been
well dispersed into collections over the years, with the last appearance of any the uncirculated examples coming back in 2011, when the “D” position note
realized $7475. If you are looking for a great Idaho note for your state or type set, here is the perfect opportunity to obtain the very finest of examples.
Starting Bid: $4,000
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21214 Kellogg, ID - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 592 The First National Bank Ch. # (P)9566 PMG Very Fine 30.
One of the very nicest things about the currency business is that just when you begin to think that you have seen it all, a note like this pops up and you
realize that you really have not. Your cataloger has now had the privilege of describing all three of the large notes reported from this truly rare Shoshone
County bank, but this is easily the prize that tops the list. Not only is it far higher grade than the other two specimens, it is also a serial number 1 note,
and from the “A” plate as well, making it truly the first note issued by the bank. It is the only serial number 1 note known from this bank, and, according
to the National Bank Note census, one of only two serial 1902 Date Backs known from all Idaho banks combined. Any estimate here for this pen signed
trophy item is simply a guess, but if rarity, grade and demand are any guide, our estimate may well prove conservative.
Starting Bid: $12,500
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21215 Weiser, ID - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625 The Weiser NB Ch. #
(P)8139 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This is one of only six notes in the census of the second of Weiser’s two
banks, and considerably the scarcer of the pair. Featuring just honest
wear, it exhibits good color and legible signatures.
Starting Bid: $750
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21216 Aurora, IL - $50 1902 Plain Back Fr. 677 The Merchants
National Bank Ch. # 3854 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
Starting with the Series of 1902, this Aurora bank only issued $50s and
$100s. Bold inks, strong embossing, and attractive purple stamped signa-
tures highlight this appealing high denomination note that has sustained
only very light circulation.
Starting Bid: $750
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21217 Crossville, IL - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)8801 PMG Very Fine 25.
The only Red Seal known on this truly rare White County bank, and one
which has been off the market since our consignor obtained it when we
sold Lyn Shaw’s Illinois collection back in 1998. PMG Very Fine 25, with
redrawn signatures.
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Starting Bid: $1,750
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21218 Dongola, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First National
Bank Ch. # 10086 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
An extremely scarce Union County bank which issued large notes only.
By the time the bank closed in 1933, a meager $520 was outstanding.
With this new discovery, the census now stands at five, with this piece
easily the finest of that number. PMG comments “minor stain,” but that is
nothing more than a corner tip discoloration.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21219 Jonesboro, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First National
Bank Ch. # 12373 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A very scarce bank in large size saved from uncollectible status by the
presence of both serial number 1 and serial number 2 examples in the
census, along with a stray low grade large note that lacks any auction
record. The serial number 1 has been off the market since we sold it back
in 2008, and the number 2 has disappeared after it last traded hands in
the Kleinschmidt offering in 2017. This piece is newly discovered and,
save for a couple of light stains, is perfect for the grade.
Starting Bid: $1,375
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We have auctioned only two Series 1929 notes on charter number 9293 before tonight. The last piece that we offered graded PMG 64 EPQ and realized
$1,920 at our CSNS 2018 auction. Each nicely preserved example in this lot sports white paper, dark inks, and strong embossing. Five of the notes grade
PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ and the plate letter B piece earned a grade of PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. A lack of small size notes on this
Edgar County bank can be attributed to the fact that Cashier T.S. Wright and President B.H. Pinnell took this small town institution into receivership in
December, 1930, almost five years before the close of the National Bank Note program. (Total: 6 notes)
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21221 Marengo, IL - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 628 The First National
Bank Ch. # 1870 PMG Very Fine 25.
A most attractive piece from this very scarce McHenry County issuer.
Although this bank, the only one in town, lasted until 1932, it was one of
the smallest and most thinly capitalized in the state, as evidenced by its
miniscule issue of both large and small notes.
Starting Bid: $750
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Mattoon Ch. # (M)10045 PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ.
An attractive large size serial number 1 note from this scarce downstate
Illinois bank that was last on the market in our 2015 FUN auction where
we mentioned that is came to us from a descendant of one of the Mattoon
banking families It retains its complete top selvage and was undoubtedly
saved as a treasured souvenir by one of the bank’s officers. It has acquired
a couple of storage folds over the years but, otherwise, it is as fresh and
bright as the day it was signed by the bank’s cashier and vice president.
Also, at that time, it was the first number 1 note, large or small, to surface
from this charter and it still is today.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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21223 Monmouth, IL - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 670 The Peoples
National Bank Ch. # (M)4313 PMG Very Fine 25.
A moderately circulated and very attractive high denomination note from
this just plain rare Warren County bank that is only the fifth large size
example to surface from here. PMG has added a comment about restora-
tion but any such repairs are not readily discernable on this pleasing mid-
grade $50.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21224 Princeton, IL - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers National Bank Ch.
#2165 PMG Very Fine 30.
While large notes from this institution are quite easily obtained, Series
1929 examples are quite another matter, with this only the fourth such
example reported. It’s also the nicest of the quartet, despite a small split
which PMG mentions.
Starting Bid: $750
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21225 Waltonville, IL - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)11516 PMG Very Fine 20.
An excessively rare Jefferson County bank that was only in business
from 1919 until its liquidation in early 1926. To date, just three notes are
recorded in the census including tonight’s offering which is a moderately
circulated $5 that retains sharp ink colors and dark printed signatures. It
faces up quite nicely with some minor splits and staining on its back. In
out 2010 FUN auction, we sold a Very Good specimen from this charter
for $5,750.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21226 Cicero, IN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The Citizens NB Ch. #
(M)10720 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A well preserved large size note from this Cicero bank that features won-
derful color and which has received the comment “Good Embossing”
from PMG.
Starting Bid: $750
21227 Crown Point, IN - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 674 The First
National Bank Ch. # 2183 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This scarce Lake County institution chose to issue only the high denomi-
nations during the Third Charter and small size eras. Tonight’s offering is
the first $50 Date Back to be reported and just the ninth large size overall.
It is an evenly circulated, pen signed note with just a small teller stamp on
the back.
Starting Bid: $750
21228 Washington, IN - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 671 The Washington
National Bank Ch. # (M)2043 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
While small size high denomination examples from this bank are often
encountered, large examples are just plain scarce, with the census stand-
ing at only six pieces, including this specimen. Track & Price shows only
one large example having been offered during the past decade, with that
piece, a $50 Brown Back, fetching almost $10,000 eight years ago. This
boldly pen signed note is nice for the grade and is certain to please.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $875
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21229 Clarion, IA - $100 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
3796 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
A well margined and only lightly handled high denomination example
from this scarce Wright County bank that is only the ninth small size to
be reported. As a bonus, it also carries low serial number 9. In our 2017
FUN auction, we sold another $100 in a PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ
holder for $3,055.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21230 Corning, IA - $5 1929 Ty. 2 The Okey -Vernon National Bank
Ch. # 8725 PMG Superb Gem Unc 68 EPQ.
A beautifully centered and pack fresh note from this Iowa bank that is
sole Type 2 $5 that has been graded at this lofty level by PMG for the
entire country with none finer. In fact, for both types and all five denomi-
nations of the 1929 Series, PMG has graded just three other notes at this
level with only one piece a single point finer than this beautiful speci-
men. This example, which has received the accolades “Exceptional Paper
Quality, Great Embossing” from PMG, is a great candidate for either the
ultimate state set or Registry Set enthusiast.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21231 Des Moines, IA - $5 1875 Fr. 405 The Des Moines National
Bank Ch. # 2583 PMG Very Fine 30.
A nice looking 1875 $5 from an Iowa community where Ronald Reagan
once worked as a radio announcer for Station WHO. The Equitable
Life Insurance Company was founded here in the 1860's and today Des
Moines ranks as an important center of activity within the insurance
industry. Vibrant ink colors and bold pen signatures grace this pretty
First Charter note whose only flaw is a few pinholes.
Starting Bid: $750
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21232 Forest City, IA - $50 1902 Date Back Fr. 672 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)4889 PMG Very Fine 20.
A very scarce Winnebago County bank which issued only high denomi-
nation examples during the Third Charter period. Track & Price details
only one offering of any kind from this institution since 2004.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21233 Missouri Valley, IA - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The First
National Bank Ch. # 3189 PMG Very Fine 25.
An attractive $5 Brown Back which is one of only two early notes report-
ed from this bank, and considerably the nicer of the pair.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21234 Valley Junction, IA - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First
National Bank Ch. # (M)5891 PMG Very Fine 20.
Although Series 1929 examples have been available from this Polk
County bank at fairly regular intervals, large notes are another matter
entirely, with Track & Price revealing the appearance of only one such
specimen during the past thirty years. There is a miniscule repair that
PMG mentions, but this Second Charter Date Back is quite attractive for
the grade and bears strong pen signatures.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21235 Burlington, KS - $2 Original Fr. 389 The Burlington National
Bank Ch. # 1979 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 35.
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this none too common Kansas
bank, with this one of two Lazy Twos listed in the census and the finer by
a huge margin. PCGS mentions minor restorations, but they are minimal
and not at all apparent through the holder. This serial number two exam-
ple is a premium piece and worthy of inclusion in any collection.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $2,500
21236 Burlington, KS - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 639 The Farmers
National Bank Ch. # (W)6955 PMG Choice Fine 15.
The only Red Seal known from this none too common Burlington bank.
PMG notes minor repairs and redrawn signatures.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $875
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21237 Columbus, KS - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First National
Bank Ch. # (W)6103 PMG Very Fine 30.
A great new discovery from this downright rare Cherokee County bank
that is just the third large size to surface from here. This well margined
piece also becomes the finest of the now three known examples and fea-
tures even wear, solid paper, and bold signatures. Two years ago, a Fine-
Very Fine $10 sold at auction for $2,820.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21238 Dexter, KS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 618 The First National
Bank Ch. # (W)9225 PMG About Uncirculated 53.
Under normal circumstances, this would likely be a prohibitively rare
bank, as this institution, the town’s only issuer, was in business for only
six years, issuing a meager total of 434 sheets of 1902 Date Backs during
that time. Due to a fortuitous circumstance, the last seven sheets sent to
the bank were never returned to the Comptroller's office for redemption,
making this one of the very few banks in large size where uncut sheets are
more common than single notes. Track & Price shows no offerings of any
kind from here since 2014. Bright and pen signed, with a minuscule bit of
ink erosion at the cashier's signature.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21239 Goodland, KS - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First National
Bank Ch. # (W)6039 PMG Very Fine 30.
A very scarce note from western Kansas. Track & Price reports only one
large offering since 2004, with this pleasing pen signed piece off the mar-
ket since our consignor obtained it in a 1999 auction.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,125
21240 Holton, KS - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The National Bank of
Holton Ch. # 5041 PCGS Apparent Choice About New 58.
Brown Backs and Date Backs only from this Second Charter bank, with
this the only serial number 1 example reported. PCGS notes restorations
at the bottom center, but these have been very professionally executed and
are not visible through the holder. We sold this example back in 1999,
and, when it appeared on the market again in 2001, our consignor took
the opportunity to purchase it.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,750
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This rare note is, according to the current National Bank Note Census, one of a mere 12 Series 1875 aces known from all banks in the country combined,
and the only example extant from the state of Kansas. Interestingly, the same census reports 82 serial number 1 Original Series aces, indicating that the
glamour of preserving serial number 1 specimens had faded considerably by the time that Series 1875 notes were produced. Also of interest is the grade
spectrum for the known 1875 number 1 aces. While one would expect that most were saved by bank officials, only one of the 12 listed in the census is
reported as uncirculated, with every other representative circulated to some degree. This piece has been off the market since it last was offered in 1999,
having been in the possession of our consignor since that date. PCGS reports some edge restorations, but they are impossible to see through the holder of
this otherwise quite attractive blue end paper example.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $3,000
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21242 Scott City, KS - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 The First National
Bank Ch. # (W)8808 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A rare Red Seal from this one-bank Scott County community that is
located in the far western reaches of the state. Both the city and county
are named for General Winfield Scott, a hero of the Mexican War. This
piece is one of only four Red Seals extant from Scott City, and the only
$10. It displays a vivid red overprint and the signatures of R.B and A.S.
Christy.
Starting Bid: $750
KENTUCKY
21243 Ashland, KY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The Merchants
National Bank Ch. # (S)4559 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A very rare note from this short-lived Ashland bank which issued Brown
Backs only until its demise in 1906. This is one of only four notes report-
ed and one of just two $5s in the census. It is a problem-free piece with
even wear, good color, and legible signatures.
Starting Bid: $750
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21244 Bowling Green, KY - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 490 The Citizens
National Bank Ch. # (S)5900 PCGS Gem New 66PPQ.
An absolutely gorgeous example which is perfect for the type collector
who desires only the finest, as this specimen has every attribute any col-
lector could ever hope for. The colors are rich and vibrant, the pen signa-
tures are bold, and the note brims over with full and complete originality.
From the Levenson Collection
Starting Bid: $2,000
21245 Central City, KY - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 651 The First
National Bank Ch. # 8229 PMG Choice Fine 15.
While Series 1929 examples from here are occasionally available, large
notes from this one bank community are another matter entirely, with
the census standing at just six pieces, including this specimen. This offer-
ing is first large size from this charter to cross the public auction block
since 2006 and is an evenly circulated and intact note with clear printed
signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,250
21246 Central City, KY - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch.
# 8229 PMG Choice Fine 15.
There never seem to be enough notes from here to satisfy demand. This
evenly circulated example is crossing the auction block for the first time
since 2002.
Starting Bid: $750
21247 Covington, KY - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First National
Bank Ch. # (S)718 PMG Very Fine 30 Net.
Not a scarce Kentucky bank by any means but this is one of just three Red
Seals reported from this charter and the only $10. It is a most attractive
example with its only flaw being a small repaired tear in the bottom mar-
gin.
Starting Bid: $750
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21248 Covington, KY - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Farmers &
Traders National Bank Ch. # (S)2722 PMG Very Fine 20.
A very scarce Covington bank which issued five, fifty and hundred dol-
lar Brown Backs and Red Seals only. This is just the second $5 Red Seal
reported and only the eighth note overall. It is the first of the two $5s now
reported to cross the auction block since 2001. It possesses solid paper for
the grade with some staining observed.
Starting Bid: $750
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21249 Cynthiana, KY - $10 1875 Fr. 420 The Farmers National Bank
Ch. # 2560 PMG Very Fine 25.
A better type and denomination from both this bank and state, where the
census stands at just over two dozen examples from all banks in Kentucky
combined.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,125
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Ch. # 1601 PMG Very Good 8.
Not the highest grade note but this is just the second example to be
reported from this excessively rare Boyle County bank that liquidated at
the expiration of its charter in 1885. To date, just one other note is known,
an Original Series $10, that made its last public appearance in our 2006
FUN auction. This offering, an Original Series ace, does have exceptional
color and dark signatures for its grade which was undoubtedly assigned
due to the fact that the note does have some damage in its right margin.
Nonetheless, it remains a very rare note from the Bluegrass State and pro-
vides a seldom-offered opportunity for a collector to add this charter to
their holdings.
Starting Bid: $1,500
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21251 Danville, KY - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 477 The Farmers
National Bank Ch. # (S)2409 PMG Very Fine 25.
A better type from the most common of Danville’s five issuers, this is
only the third $5 Brown Back to be reported from this charter. Some
minor staining and residue do little to detract from the overall appear-
ance of this otherwise solid mid-grade example.
Starting Bid: $750
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21252 Danville, KY - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The Farmers
National Bank Ch. # (S)2409 PMG Very Fine 20.
The first Second Charter Date Back of any denomination to surface from
this Boyle County issuer, it displays decent color and signatures along
with some staining.
Starting Bid: $750
21253 Danville, KY - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Boyle National
Bank Ch. # (S)3317 PMG Very Good 10 Net.
This is the first reported Red Seal from this very scarce Danville issuer
that was only in business from 1885 until 1909. Prior to this evening, just
five notes were recorded from here, with all five being Brown Backs. This
offering has some thinning and splits but the red overprint remains sharp
and the pen signatures are dark and clear. It is also the first note from this
charter to be publicly offered in almost ten years.
Starting Bid: $750
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21254 Glasgow, KY - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The Trigg National
Bank Ch. # (S)5486 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
A better type and denomination from this bank, and with enough grade
to count, as few $5 Value Backs from Kentucky come this nice.
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Starting Bid: $1,000
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21255 Glasgow, KY - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Third National
Bank Ch. # (S)6872 PMG Very Fine 30.
A wonderful Red Seal from an excessively rare bank which issued only
Red Seals and Date Backs before liquidating in January of 1910. Just two
notes are reported, with this offering a great new addition. It is a bright
and crisp piece with bold pen signatures of the bank’s assistant cashier
and vice-president. In our 2012 FUN auction, we sold another Red Seal
from here for $5,750. This pretty note should approach that level.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21256 Greenville, KY - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 627 The First National
Bank Ch. # 4356 PMG Very Fine 30.
This is a deceptively scarce one bank community, with a total of seven-
teen notes recorded in the census, but just one offering at public sale since
2006. Such a disparity usually indicates that the notes in question are very
closely held, and that is indeed the case here, as one collector has made
it his multi-decade project to acquire every note extant from here. This
attractive mid-grade example is the eighth large size to be reported and
displays bright paper, sharp ink colors, and dark printed signatures.
Starting Bid: $1,000
21257 Lebanon, KY - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens National Bank Ch. #
3988 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A bright, well embossed serial number 1 note from this Marion County
bank that is the “A” position piece from the first sheet of small size $5s
issued by the bank. A few traces of residue in the top margin have been
noted by PMG.
Starting Bid: $750
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21258 Lexington, KY - $20 1875 Fr. 431 The Fayette National Bank
Ch. # 1720 PCGS Very Fine 20.
Fewer than two dozen examples of this scarce and underrated type and
denomination are known from all Kentucky banks combined, with just
two from this Lexington institution. This is by far the nicer of the pair,
and a note which has been off the market since our consignor obtained it
back in 2002. The colors and eye appeal are far nicer than most examples
found in this grade.
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Starting Bid: $1,500
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21259 Maysville, KY - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The State National
Bank Ch. # (S)2663 PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A lovely Red Seal which is one of fewer than twenty such examples
reported from all banks in the state of Kentucky. It is right up there with
the nicest as well, with a bold red overprint, sharp pen signatures, and
decent margins all around.
Starting Bid: $1,000
21260 Morganfield, KY - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The National Bank of Union
County Ch. # 2209 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A short-lived bank which issued only Series 1875 fives, fifties and hun-
dreds. None of the high denomination examples are known, leaving only
this and four other fives as the entire reported population. Track & Price
shows no offerings of any at public sale since 2006.
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Starting Bid: $875
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9880 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
A most attractive serial number 1 example from this scarce Jessamine
County bank that is from the “A” position of the first sheet of small size
$5s. Natural paper wave and embossing are the traits of this pleasing note
that is very close to the full Gem grade.
Starting Bid: $1,000
MAINE
21262 Waterville, ME - $5 1929 Ty. 1 The Peoples National Bank Ch.
# 880 PCGS About New 53PPQ.
An appealing serial number 1 example from this Maine bank that dis-
plays bright paper, solid embossing, and just some minor handling.
Starting Bid: $750
MARYLAND
21263 Baltimore, MD - $10 Original Fr. 412 The Commercial &
Farmers National Bank Ch. # 1303 PMG Very Fine 30.
A just plain rare type and denomination from the state of Maryland, with
this one of only four Original Series tens from all banks in the state com-
bined enumerated in the current listing kept by the National Bank Note
Census. This is the first to be offered in eleven years. Fortunately for col-
lectors, it is a lovely note, with great color, body, and eye appeal. Expect
bidding to easily reach and possible well exceed...
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,250
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Bank Ch. # 2623 PMG Very Fine 30.
A scarcer Baltimore bank which issued Series 1875 and Brown Back notes
only before liquidating late in 1903. Although operations here had ceased
several months earlier, the bank’s former location was destroyed in the
Great Baltimore Fire in 1904. We have always opined that First Charter
twenties are scarce and undervalued, and this is a nice one, with great
color and eye appeal for the grade. PMG notes the signatures have been
redrawn, but, if they were, it was done with consummate skill and is not
at all noticeable within the holder.
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Starting Bid: $1,750
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21265 Port Deposit, MD - $2 Original Fr. 389a The Cecil National
Bank Ch. # 1211 PMG Very Fine 25.
Although long rumored, the existence of this note was always uncertain,
with a single Lazy Deuce from this institution having been listed in the
census since time immemorial but lacking serial numbers or grade. In
fact, the holder in which this note was consigned to us still retained the
old Donlon catalogue number from the 1970's, showing how long it has
been absent from the market. The note is very attractive, with sharp col-
ors and strong signatures, and appears to have been quite conservatively
graded. Our estimate here is likely conservative as well.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $2,000
21266 Rising Sun, MD - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 545 The National
Bank of Rising Sun Ch. # (E)2481 PMG Fine 12.
Large notes from this small Cecil County community are always in
demand, with this location's interesting town name shared with only one
other issuing location, Rising Sun, Indiana. This evenly circulated and
solid example is the only Second Charter $10 Date Back recorded from
this popular issuer.
Starting Bid: $750
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21267 Rising Sun, MD - $20 1882 Value Back Fr. 581 The National
Bank of Rising Sun Ch. # (E)2481 PMG Very Fine 25.
A rather scarce type and denomination from this state, with the National
Bank Note Census showing only sixteen examples known from all banks
in Maryland combined. Five are reported from this bank, with this piece
having been off the market for several decades. We sold a Very Fine 35
Value Back two years ago for $4,080, indicating this comment free Very
Fine 25 should realize...
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21268 Barre, MA - $1 Original Fr. 380a The First National Bank Ch. #
96 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
First Charters only from this rare Barre bank, which is one of the tough-
est of the first hundred charter banks to obtain. Just five examples are
reported, with this by far the finest. It has been off the market since our
consignor obtained it in an auction twenty years ago, and is far nicer than
the last piece sold from this institution, which realized over $7,000 back
in 2013. The typical New England trim is noticed.
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Starting Bid: $3,000
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21269 Roxbury, MA - $10 1875 Fr. 416 The Peoples National Bank Ch.
#595 PMG Very Fine 25.
This bank was located in the Roxbury section of Boston. Roxbury was
one of the first settlement in the Massachusetts Bay colony, and was an
independent city until it was annexed into the City of Boston in January
of 1868. Despite the loss of Roxbury’s independence, this bank continued
to issue notes using the Roxbury name until 1904, al most forty years
after Roxbury ceased to exist and an independent entity. PMG notes a
“contemporary annotation” on the reverse of this Series 1875 $10.
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Starting Bid: $750
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21270 Fitchburg, MA - $2 Original Fr. 387 The Rollstone National
Bank Ch. # 702 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A great note from a seldom seen Fitchburg bank that closed in 1906, this
Lazy Deuce is the only First Charter example of any type and denomina-
tion reported from this charter. It is an evenly circulated specimen with
excellent color and dark pen signatures. II does have the typical New
England trim but, otherwise, is very attractive for the grade.
Starting Bid: $2,250
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21271 Haverhill, MA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 485 The Merchants
NB Ch. # (N)4833 PMG Very Good 10.
A very tough note from what is by far the rarest of Haverhill’s seven issu-
ing banks. This short-lived venture that lasted from 1893 to 1916, has only
three pieces recorded in the latest census. This example has a small corner
tear at upper right, but this in no way diminishes its rarity.
Starting Bid: $1,500
21272 Ipswich, MA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
4774 PMG Very Fine 30.
An attractive and evenly circulated example from this scarce and highly
sought after Essex County bank that is a new addition to the census. The
last small size note we sold from here was a PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ piece
that realized $1,920 in our 2018 Central States auction.
Starting Bid: $750
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21273 Lawrence, MA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 498 The Arlington
National Bank Ch. # (N)4300 PMG Very Fine 30.
Second Charters only from this scarcer Lawrence bank. This is the only
$20 example known, and one which has been off the market since its last
appearance in the January, 2001 CAA Orlando sale. PMG notes a light-
ened stain in the right margin.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $875
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21274 Millbury, MA - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 480 The Millbury
National Bank Ch. # (N)572 PMG Choice Fine 15.
While this scarce Worcester County bank has ten large size listed in the
latest census, none of those pieces have crossed the public auction block
since we sold this $10 Brown Back in our May 2001 auction. It is the only
example of this type and denomination reported and is an evenly circu-
lated specimen with nice color and solid margins.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21275 North Adams, MA - $1 1875 Fr. 386 The Berkshire National
Bank Ch. # 2396 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A gorgeous blue end paper ace with larger than normal margins in addi-
tion to its evident eye appeal. PMG has graded this as Choice Very Fine
35, but its appearance is nicer than many notes graded far higher.
Starting Bid: $750
21276 Springfield, MA - $5 1875 Fr. 401 Agawam National Bank Ch.
# 1055 PMG Very Fine 30.
First Charters and Brown Backs only from this bank, with this new addi-
tion to the census just the second 1875 $5 to be reported. It’s a very nice
piece, with bright colors, dark pen signatures, and good paper quality.
Starting Bid: $875
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21277 Worcester, MA - $2 Original Fr. 387 The Worcester National
Bank Ch. # 442 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25.
One of three Lazy Deuces known from this tougher Worcester bank, and
the finest of the trio by a comfortable margin. A couple of edge splits
account for the Apparent grade on this example, which has been off the
market since its last auction appearance in 2004.
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Starting Bid: $1,500
MICHIGAN
21278 Decatur, MI - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The First National Bank Ch. #
1722 PMG Very Fine 25 EPQ.
Thanks to an early banker or collector who put away a couple of dozen
notes from this First Charter only bank, collectors of today have an
opportunity to own a reasonably priced Michigan First Charter example.
This is a perfect example for type, with bright inks and great eye appeal.
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Starting Bid: $875
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21279 Detroit, MI - $5 Original Fr. 394 The First National Bank Ch. # 97 PMG Choice Fine 15.
First Charter fives and tens only from this institution, which was the first bank to receive its charter in the state of Michigan. It’s one of the toughest of
the first hundred charters to find, with the census standing at only six pieces, including this example which is making its first public appearance since
it was last offered in a 1973 Lester Merkin sale. It is a pleasing example with good color for the grade with just some minor repairs. The last offering of a
note was this tough charter was in our 2013 Long Beach auction when a 1875 $10 in a PCGS Fine 15 holder sold for $8,812.50.
Starting Bid: $3,000
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This is one of the scarcest of the First Hundred Charter banks, with this institution issuing First Charters only before liquidating at the expiration of its
charter in 1882. Just six notes are known, with this piece, which traces its pedigree back to Harley Freeman’s collection of First Hundred Charter notes,
easily the finest of the group. As one might expect, offerings from this institution have been infrequent to say the least, with Track & Price reporting the
last coming seven years ago, when we sold a Fine 15 Series 1875 $10 for $8,812.50. This piece, which grades ten points higher and is immeasurably nicer,
will easily see a higher realization.
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21281 Plymouth, MI - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The First National
Exchange Bank Ch. # 4649 PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.
A lovely $5 Brown Back which has everything a collector could desire.
It is a well margined piece with great color, full originality, and nice pen
signatures, making it a great representative of its type.
Starting Bid: $1,000
21282 Quincy, MI - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)2550 PMG Very Fine 25.
A rather scarce bank, with this being one of only two Value Backs report-
ed to date. PMG notes a restoration, but the note appears quite nice in the
holder.
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Starting Bid: $750
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The Gilmore Sem Collection of Minnesota National Bank Notes
Tonight, we offer Part II of the Gilmore Sem Collection of Minnesota National Bank Notes. Gilmore (Gil) J. Sem
was born in 1941 on his father’s dairy farm in west-central Minnesota. He grew up learning the value of hard work
and being part of the family business. He attended a one-room country school for 8 years, graduated from West
Central School of Agriculture, a boarding high school run by the University of Minnesota in Morris, and went on
to the University of Minnesota where he earned bachelor and master's degrees in mechanical engineering.
He worked over 40 years in various capacities for TSI Inc. whose business mission was to develop, manufacture,
and sell instruments to scientific and technical organizations around the world. As part of his job, he travelled to
Europe, Asia, and much of North America. His name appears on many scientific publications and five patents. He
served as president of American Association for Aerosol Research and was elected AAAR fellow. He is an honor-
ary member of the German scientific aerosol society.
Gil began collecting postage stamps when he was 8 years old. Then in around 1970, he began collecting Morgan
silver dollars. When his collection reached 70 dates/mintmarks, he had to spend more than $1000 to add to the
collection, but could not bring himself to spend that much for a $1 coin that was in circulation when he was a boy.
In June 1985, Kevin Foley spent an hour introducing Gil to paper money at the Indianapolis Coin Show. Gil
bought 3 large type notes from Kevin. Months later, John Hickman introduced Gil to national bank notes. For a
few years, Gil collected Obsolete notes from Minnesota and collaborated with Shawn Hewitt on the Minnesota
Obsolete book published in 2006.
When his NBN collection began, Gil had no intention of competing for the most complete Minnesota collection
(one large and one small note from each charter number and bank title). Such competition was for Mort Melamed
and Bill Higgins. It wasn't until about 15 years ago that it became possible for Gil to dream of such a thing. Before
it was auctioned in August 2010, Melamed ’s collection was the most complete Minnesota collection. Four hours
later, at the end of the auction, both Higgins and Sem had surpassed Melamed. During the past 5 years, few addi-
tions became available. That fact, plus his age, convinced Gil it was time to part with his collection and let others
carry on the important role of preserving these rare notes.
Tonight, we offer perhaps the most prized portion of the collection, the Gil’s Type Set of Minnesota Nationals.
Represented here are nearly every major type issued and available to collectors. As an astute researcher, Gil’s set
includes some of the more minor varieties, including charter number placement, regional sort letters, the so-called
fourth charter 1922 Plate Date notes, and notes with both types of Treasury clauses. After this set is dispersed this
evening, there may never be a more complete set ever assembled. Included here is a grid of all the types for Minne-
sota National Bank Notes. Where a note was present in Gil’s collection, we have included the charter number, city,
and lot number for easy reference. It will likely serve as a guide for many a collector looking to do the same with
their Minnesota National Bank Note Collections.
Gil continues with his primary hobby, family history. He published one book in 2003 about ancestors and descen-
dants of one pair of 4-greats-grandparents. He is about to publish another book about another pair of 4-greats-
agrandparents. He will then have only 30 books to publish to complete the set.
Session Two, Auction #3576 | Thursday, January 9, 2020 | 6:00 PM ET 295
The Gil Sem Minnesota National Type Note Set
Denomination
Series & Type $100 $50
$20 $10
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#1794 St Peter ae ae
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Lot 21335 Lot 21336
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#1830 Minneapolis
ORIGINAL BLACK CH # Unissued Unissued Unissued Unissued Toi Unissued Unissued
#2122 #1911
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iareere heer ein sins Lot 21352 Lot 21360 Lot 21322 Lot 21301 Lot 21319 Unissued Unissued
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#M4928 Owatonna #M3626 Duluth #M2316 Rochester #M2006 Minneapois
1882 BROWN BACK WITH M Issued 1 Exists Lot 21339 Lot 21299 Lot 21345 Lot21325%* Unissued
#M2571 Glencoe #M5405 Cloquet #M1842 Winona #M5859 Alexandria
1882 DATE BACK WITH M Issued 1 Exists Lot 21306 Lot 21296 Lot 21364 Lot 21284 Unissued
#M5859 Alexandria #M2648 Fergus Fall #M6035 Wheaton ;
#M3206 Minneapolis # M3206 Minneapolis #M6747 Ortonville #M7128 Iona #M7647 Chisholm
TA RED SER ETN Lot 21328 Lot 21327 Lot 21333 Lot 21312 Lot 21295 Dees Dseed
1902 BLUE SEAL DATE BACK #3155 Sauk Centre #M7196 Halstad #M8720 Minneapolis #M3224 Winona #M6537 Lakefield eee Unissued
WITH M Lot 21355 Lot 21308 Lot 21329 Lot 21329 Lot 21318
1902 BLUE SEAL PLAIN BACK
#M2 t Cl #M4959 B ill #M t k
WITH M/TREAS #/ BONDS & Issued Unknown Issued Unknown oa ee ee oa iy sti Unissued Unissued
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WITH M /TREAS #/ BONDS Unknown Unknown a Oe eed ae eo ayes Unissued Unissued
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#9327 Duluth #9327 Duluth #4614 Marshall #6520 Duluth #8813 Appleton
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* The $50 and $100 Originals were issued by the First National Bank of Duluth only, and are unknown. The delivery date of the notes to the bank may be the only
way to determine if the were printed with our without the red charter numbers, or mixed.
**This note also features horizontally stacked Treasury signatures, not denoted as a special type in this type set.
MINNESOTA
21283 Adrian, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The First National
Bank Ch. # 7960 PMG Very Fine 30;
Elmore, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 607 The First National Bank Ch. #
5377 PMG Choice About Unc 58;
Richfield, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 608 The Richfield National Bank
Ch. # 12115 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
The Adrian note is one of eight large documented on the bank. Purple
rubber stamped signatures are of Cashier J.W. Mooty and President Chas.
W. Kilpatrick. A tear is mentioned on the third party back label. The
Elmore $5 has a penned signature of the assistant cashier and a purple
rubber stamped signature of President S.H. Taylor. The Richfield piece is
one of eight large reported by Track & Price.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 3 notes)
Starting Bid: $1,000
21284 Alexandria, MN - $5 1882 Date Back Fr. 537 The Farmers
National Bank Ch. # (M)5859 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
A lovely Second Charter Date Back which is fully original down to its full
embossing and brilliant colors. The centering is a bit high, but this is a
Gem in every other respect.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $600
21285 Alexandria, MN - $20 1882 Value Back Fr. 581 The Farmers
National Bank Ch. # (M)5859 PMG Very Fine 25;
Fergus Falls, MN - $10 1882 Value Bank Fr. 577 The Fergus Falls
National Bank Ch. # (M)2648 PMG Very Fine 25.
A nice, moderately circulated pair of large size notes that represent a
much scarcer type for the state of Minnesota. Each piece displays pleasing
color, ample margins, and legible signature. A small repaired tear on the
$20 has been noted by PMG.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $625
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8813 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
A most attractive serial number 1 note from Appleton’s only issuer of
Series 1929 examples, it is a well-margined and nicely embossed piece
that is very close to the full Gem grade. It was once part of the Marco
Biondich collection that was sold at auction in 1998.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
21287 Austin, MN - $5; $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First National Bank Ch. #
1690 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ; Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Embossing is present on both of these well preserved notes. The bank title
embossing is especially strong on the $5.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $750
21288 Barnesville, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 631 The First
National Bank Ch. # (M)4959 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ;
Starbuck, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 601 The First National Bank Ch.
# (M)9596 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
Both of these nicely preserved examples exhibit embossing. The
Barnesville $10 has a penned signature of the assistant cashier and
President L.L. Olson’s signature is rubber stamped. The Starbuck $5
has penned signatures of Cashier B.C. Bergerson and President G.I.
Engebretson.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $750
21289 Bemidji, MN - $20 1882 Value Back Fr. 581 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)5582 PMG Very Fine 25.
Eight large notes and a few more small size notes are known from this
city near the headwaters of the Mississippi. This offering is one of those
eight large and is the only $20 Value Back recorded. It is a most attractive
note with sharp ink colors and more than ample margins for this often
miscut type.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $600
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21290 Brainerd, MN - $5 1875 Fr. 405 The First National Bank Ch. #
2590 PMG Choice Fine 15.
A moderately circulated First Charter note from this scarce north central
Minnesota bank that is one of only a dozen or so large size reported and
one of three 1875 $5s in the census. Despite its amount of wear and a bit
of trimming of its left and right margins, it remains an attractive piece
with pleasing color and dark pen signatures.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,500
21291 Caledonia, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First National
Bank Ch. # 7508 PMG Very Fine 25.
One of only eight large size reported from this scarce Houston County
bank and only the second example of those eight notes to cross the public
auction block since 2005. It displays even wear and solid paper for the
grade.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $625
21292 Canby, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First National
Bank Ch. # 6366 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
An even dozen large size notes are known from this Yellow Medicine
County bank that closed in 1929 including this appealing example which
is making its first auction appearance. Featuring sharp ink colors and
bright paper, it exhibits original surfaces and just some light folds.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $600
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21293 Carlton, MN - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First NB Ch. #
(M)6973 PMG Choice Fine 15 Net.
An excessively rare bank in large size with this offering one of only four
large notes reported and the sole Red Seal of any denomination on this
charter number. This $10 has been professionally repaired and recon-
structed, but it still has been able to maintain a nice mid-grade appear-
ance with far fewer folds than what is usually seen at this grade level. Add
in the bold pen signature of Vice President C.L. Dixon and you have one
rare and presentable example.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21294 Ceylon, MN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
6029 PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.
An extremely scarce Martin County bank that fell into receivership in
December 1933, with this bright and original $10 one of just seven small
size reported. It is also a note that is crossing the public auction block for
the first time.
Starting Bid: $750
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21295 Chisholm, MN - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)7647 PMG Very Fine 30.
A moderately circulated Red Seal from this tough northern Minnesota
bank that displays excellent color, traces of embossing, and the bold pen
signatures of G.L. Train and A.M. Chisholm, whose forebears gave this
community its name. A very minor repaired tear has been noted by PMG.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21296 Cloquet, MN - $20 1882 Date Back Fr. 555 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)5405 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
An attractive example of this scarce Minnesota type and denomination
that is one of three $20 Date Backs recorded for this Carlton County bank
yet it is the only one of the three graded above Very Good. It features
bright paper and vibrant color with its only flaw being a few small edge
tears.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21297 Crookston, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First
National Bank Ch. # 2567 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
One of only three large notes grading better than Very Fine from this
issuer, and a piece which made its last auction appearance in 1990. Great
color and bright, white paper define this near-Gem example.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $650
21298 Deerwood, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 653 The First
National Bank Ch. # (M)9703 PMG Very Fine 25.
A new addition to the census of this scarce and offered Crow Wing
County bank that has less than a dozen large size reported. The first large
specimen we have ever been able to offer from this charter, it features
pleasing color, bold purple stamped signatures, and solid paper.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $625
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21299 Duluth, MN - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 498 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)3626 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A very scarce type from this bank and, for that matter, city as well. This
is one of only four $20 Brown Backs in the census and easily the finest of
that quartet. It is a nice piece with ample margins, and great color, and
clear stamped signatures.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
21300 Duluth, MN - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The City National Bank Ch. #
6520 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64;
Duluth, MN - $50; $100 1929 Ty. 1 The Northern National Bank Ch. #
9327 PMG About Uncirculated 50; Very Fine 30.
The City NB $10 displays natural paper ripple. The Northern NB was one
of only five banks in the state to issue Type 1 $50 and Type 1 $100 denom-
inations.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 3 notes)
Starting Bid: $450
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A wonderful serial number 1 note from the only bank to issue in the western Minnesota community that bears one of the greatest town names to be
found on a national. Aside from its status as the first $10 Brown Back issued by the bank, this pretty note has a lot going for it - it is a beautiful piece that
saw only limited circulation and retains excellent color and bold pen signatures. It is also one of just a dozen large size in the census and the only example
of this type and denomination reported. Making its first public appearance since our inaugural November 1990 auction, this is a great Minnesota rar-
ity fit for the finest of collections.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $3,500
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Bank Ch. # 5570 PMG Very Fine 25.
While the census has recorded six notes from this large only Nobles
County bank, most have been closely held for many years in institutional
or long term collections, with only two pieces having been offered at pub-
lic sale since 2002, with the last appearance occurring in 2011. Tonight's
offering is the only $20 Plain Back reported and is crossing the auction
block for the first time. It is a pleasing, moderately circulated note with
nary a problem save honest wear. The last Plain Back from here to be pub-
licly offered realized $4,887.50 in a 2010 auction.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21303 Faribault, MN - $5 Original Fr. 398 The First National Bank
Ch. # 1686 PMG Very Fine 25.
First and Second Charter notes only from this scarce Rice County bank
that was closed by the receiver in 1905. Just a dozen notes are reported
from here including this example which is one of four Original Series
Fives in the census. It is a pleasing mid-grade specimen with exceptional
color and dark pen signatures. PMG has added a comment about restora-
tion but any such repairs have only served to enhance the appearance of
this pretty note.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21304 Fergus Falls, MN - $10 1875 Fr. 420 The Fergus Falls National
Bank Ch. # 2648 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A very rare early note from this Otter Tail County bank that is one of just
two First Charters - both 1875 $10s - recorded from here, neither of which
has ever been publicly offered. This pretty note is easily the finer of the
pair with bright paper, flashy ink colors, and bold pen signatures.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,500
21305 Frazee, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The First National
Bank Ch. # 7024 PMG Very Fine 30;
Pipestone, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 600 The First National Bank Ch.
# 3982 PMG Choice Very Fine 35;
South Saint Paul, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 Stockyards National
Bank Ch. # 6732 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
The Frazee note is one of only nine large documented in the National
Bank Note Census for this Becker County bank. It has minor rust in the
form of small specks on the back. All three notes in this lot have rubber
stamped signatures.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 3 notes)
Starting Bid: $750
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One of the highlights of the Gilmore Sem collection offered this evening, this 1882 $50 Date Back is one of just two known examples from Minnesota,
according to the National Currency Foundation census, neither of which has ever appeared at public sale. Just 1,900 examples were issued from just
five banks across the state. Though this piece has sustained moderate circulation, it retains solid paper for the grade with pleasing color and legible sig-
natures. For a rarity comparison for this type, there are only about 221 notes of this denomination known from all banks across the country. This is a
great Minnesota trophy note that has eluded virtually all of this state’s many dedicated collectors.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21307 Hanska, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First National Bank Ch. # 11288 Very Fine;
Morris, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Morris National Bank Ch. # 6310 Very Fine;
Stillwater, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 634 The First National Bank Ch. # 2674 Fine;
Tyler, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The First National Bank Ch. # 6203 Fine.
This lot comprises a moderately circulated quartet of large size Minnesota notes that were part of Gilmore Sem’s Type Set of Minnesota Nationals.
Three of the notes (Morris, Stillwater, Tyler) were specially acquired due to the fact that they each bear a so-called “Fourth Charter” plate date of 1922.
The Hanska and Morris notes are from fairly scarce banks while the Tyler note represents a very rare bank as it is one of only four large size in the
census. The Hanska, Morris, and Stillwater notes are an evenly circulated trio while the Tyler example does have some edge damage and a long tape-
repaired tear.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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Unique for the bank in large size, with this the sole note listed in the census. This bank issued only high denomination examples in large size, with a total
printing of only 114 sheets of two subject Red Seals, 120 sheets of two subject Date Backs, and 80 sheets of four subject Date Backs, a print run so low
that a large size note from this one-bank community has eluded all of the Minnesota collectors except our consignor. This is a pleasing, evenly circulated
example with attractive color and delicate pen signatures. Another great Minnesota trophy note that will generate serious bidding interest tonight.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21309 Hancock, MN - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The Hancock
National Bank Ch. # (M)7033 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce note from this Stevens County bank that is one of just Red
Seals reported and the first of the pair to ever appear at public sale. It is a
very satisfying example with even wear, a bold overprint, and sharp sig-
natures, one handwritten and one stamped.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21310 Hendricks, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The Farmers
National Bank Ch. # 9457 PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ.
A great new addition to the census of this scarce southwestern Minnesota
bank that is just the tenth large size reported and the finest of that group
as none of the other known notes grade above Very Fine. It is a bright,
well printed, and original specimen that has just acquired a few storage
folds.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
21311 Heron Lake, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 659 The First
National Bank Ch. # 5383 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
This the finest large size note reported from this one bank community
located in southern Minnesota that bears one of the more appealing town
names from this always-in-demand state. It is one of less than a dozen
pieces reported and its bright, white paper contrasts nicely with its
vibrant ink colors and dark printed signatures.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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Iona, MN - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First National Bank Ch. # (M)7128 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A stunning serial number 1 Red Seal from this just plain rare Murray County institution that was the sole issuer in this locale before it liquidated in
1930. One of just six pieces in the census, it is a true miracle of survival as it has been carefully preserved over the years. With the appearance of a note
that was signed this morning, it retains all of its original ink colors, crackling fresh paper, and dark pen signatures. In our 2018 Central States auction,
we sold an “ordinary” Red Seal from this bank that was graded a “mere” PMG Extremely Fine 40 for $6,000. Based upon that track record, this fully
Gem number | note could garner a runaway price. In the meantime, we will estimate this pretty note somewhat conservatively and let the bidders decide
tonight.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $4,000
21313 Jordan, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First National
Bank Ch. # 11218 PMG Choice About Unc 58.
A lovely note from this Scott County community’s sole issuer and the first
piece we have handled from here since 1996. It has the look of a Choice
New example through its holder and is listed in that grade in the Track &
Price census. However, PMG saw, or imagined, something when exam-
ining this bright, well printed Plain Back. Nonetheless, it is still a most
attractive Minnesota National.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $625
21314 Kasson, MN - $20 1929 Ty. 2 National Farmers Bank Ch. #
11042 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63;
Marshall, MN - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. # 4614 PMG
About Uncirculated 53.
Both notes have white paper and dark inks. The Kasson $20 has few pin-
holes near the top edge.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 2 notes)
Starting Bid: $450
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21315 Keewatin, MN - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)10903 PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
A great new addition to the census of this scarce Itasca County bank that
is just the seventh large size to be reported. This is a quite lovely note with
wonderful color and deep, original embossing. This blazingly original
example only missed out on a CU grade due to some minor handling.
In our last FUN auction, a PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ specimen
fetched $7,200. This pretty note should do about half as well.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21316 Kerkhoven, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First
National Bank Ch. # 11365 PMG Very Fine 25;
Sherburn, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The Sherburn National
Bank Ch. # 6348 PMG Very Fine 30.
A nice pair of moderately circulated large size notes from a pair of fairly
scarce Minnesota banks with each charter having less than ten large
reported. Both pieces have some closed pinholes and the Kerkhoven note
also has some minor staining.
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21318 Lakefield, MN - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)6537 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A very tough Jackson County bank, which issued Series 1902 notes only
before departing in 1928. This offering is one of just seven pieces in the
census and made its last public appearance in our 1998 FUN auction. It is
a well printed and nicely embossed $5 with just a minor edge repair.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $625
21317 Lake Benton, MN - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 498 The First
National Bank Ch. # 4509 PMG Very Fine 25.
Large notes only from this tough Lincoln County bank, with this example
one of only nine pieces in the census and the only Second Charter note of
any type or denomination recorded. The first example from this tough
charter to cross the public auction block since 2011, it is a pleasing, well
margined specimen with great color and bold pen signatures.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21319 Little Falls, MN - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 471 The First National Bank Ch. # 4034 PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.
A great serial number | example from the first of three note issuers to operate in this central Minnesota community. Not only is it one of just a dozen or
so large notes reported from this charter, it is also one of only a dozen serial number 1 $5 Brown Backs known for the entire state of Minnesota, accord-
ing to the National Currency Foundation census. Of that mere dozen number 1 notes, one is ensconced in the holdings of the Minnesota State Historical
Society. While this offering has acquired some folds, its colors remain bright with original paper surfaces, and the pen signatures are still quite bold. It is
has the added appeal of a great “Cigar Box” style bank title layout.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $2,500
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21320 Long Prairie, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Peoples
National Bank Ch. # (M)7080 PMG Very Fine 20.
While eight large size are listed in the census for this tough one-bank
community in Todd County, only three of those pieces has ever crossed
the auction block. That trio includes this pleasing mid-grade $10 Plain
Back that made its last auction appearance in the dispersal of the Marco
Biondich holdings in 1998.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21321 Mapleton, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First National
Bank Ch. # 6787 PMG Very Fine 30.
A scarce note from this Blue Earth County bank that is one of just ten
large size reported and only the third example from that group of ten to
be publicly offered anywhere since 1998. It is a bright and crisp note with
even wear and bold pen signatures.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $625
21322 Minneapolis, MN - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 494 The First
National Bank Ch. # 710 PMG Very Fine 25.
A better type and denomination from this otherwise available
Minneapolis bank that possesses good color, dark signatures, and solid
paper.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $500
21323 Minneapolis, MN - $10; $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624; 650 The
First National Bank Ch. # (M)710;
Preston, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First National Bank Ch.
# (M)6279,
The PMG Extremely Fine 40 $10 and the PMG Choice Extremely Fine
45 $20 on charter number 710 have the printed signatures of Cashier S.H.
Bezoier and President C.T. Jaffray. The printed officer signatures on the
charter number 6279 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 $20 are of Cashier E.T.
Schoenbaum and President Thomas J. Meighen. The last note has minor
repairs.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II (Total: 3 notes)
Starting Bid: $500
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One of the highlights of this wonderful selection of Minnesota nationals we are offering this evening, this is truly one of the greatest notes from
Minnesota to ever cross the auction block. It is the sole Black Charter example known from this bank, and therefore the entire state, as this institution
was the sole Minnesota issuer of these notes, which appear to have been created as a short-lived experiment to test affixing the charter number to each
note, something that was made official policy by the Act of June 30, 1874, which mandated that action on all newly issued notes.
While most of the known Black Charter notes come from a narrow range of bank charters between numbers 2129 and 2142, there are two anomalies to
this generalization with this bank being one of them. This Minnesota variety resulted from a change in the bank’s title on January 8, 1874, from the First
National Bank of Saint Anthony to the Merchants National Bank of Minneapolis. Fortunately, the new $5-$5-$5-$5 plate for this bank was made during
the latter part of the Black Charter experiment.
Tonight's offering is an evenly circulated note with solid paper and, most importantly, its Black Charter overprint, remains quite bold. Any estimate here
is very much a speculative guess, as these are so rare and so seldom offered that it is difficult to even suggest a number, particularly for this note which is
making its first public appearance. However, if demand and scarcity are any indicators, a conservative number would likely be...
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $25,000
Wa: Mord Pievaars Pl 21325 Minneapolis, MN - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 472 The North Western
emer aes coleman FETE OS PAGE Reece Baek PS GY PR crt National Bank Ch. # (M)2006 PMG About Uncirculated 50 EPQ.
A fresh and appealing $5 Brown Back with great color and body, and with
only minimal traces of any real circulation. It is a perfect note to represent
Minnesota in any state set.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $600
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A great Minnesota rarity that is the sole reported note from this short-lived Minneapolis bank that was only in business from 1882 until the receiver
closed its doors in 1897. With just $1,295 left outstanding in 1915, it is not likely that any more survivors will surface from here. It has seen its share of
circulation and has had some repairs but, for its grade, its colors remain quite sharp and the officers’ pen signatures are very bold. Any estimate for a
unique note of this caliber is strictly a guess but this rarity should realize in the range of...
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Tonight, we are pleased to offer two extraordinary Minnesota rarities to the collecting fraternity. Just a total of 6,200 $50 and $100 Red Seals were issued
by five different banks in Minnesota and to date, just one survivor of each of the high denominations has been documented. The lone $50 is being
offered in this lot while the sole known $100 will be offered in the following lot. It is one of just 104 examples of this type and denomination recorded for
the entire country and, while this piece has seen its share of circulation, it still exhibits solid paper, good color, and dark pen signatures. To provide some
guidance in estimating such a unique rarity, a brief perusal of our auctions archives indicates that, in other states, unique $50 Red Seals have sold for
anywhere from $30,000 to over $60,000. We will take the middle ground on our estimate and let the bidders decide.
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Starting Bid: $20,000
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Our parade of outstanding Minnesota rarities continues with this $100 Red Seal that is not only one of just 127 examples of this type and denomina-
tion recorded for the entire country, it is the sole example listed as extent from this entire state. As mentioned in the previous lot, it is one of only 6,200
examples issued for Minnesota and the only reported survivor. It is a pleasing, well margined specimen with sharp ink colors and even wear. Its only
flaw (which is mentioned for the sake of cataloging accuracy) is a few closed pinholes which truly affects nothing. As a bonus, it also hails from a rare
Minneapolis bank as it is one of only four pieces in the census from this charter. In its lone auction appearance in 1997, this Minnesota trophy note
fetched all of $6,050. Expect it to do a bit better tonight.
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21329 Minneapolis, MN - $20 1902 Date Back Fr. 644 The Security National Bank Ch. # (M)8720 PMG Choice Very Fine 35;
Winona, MN - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First National Bank Ch. # (M)3224 PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.
Dark rubber stamped signatures are of Cashier Fred Spafford and President F.A. Chamberlain on the Security NB $20. The Winona $10 is one of the nic-
est large size you will find on this charter number and it has penned signatures of Cashier W.A. Mahl and of the vice president.
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Starting Bid: $500
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21330 Minneapolis, MN - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 623 The National City Bank Ch. # (M)10261 PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A great serial number 1 example from one of the rarest and most short-lived Minneapolis banks. Opening in 1912, it issued notes under its first title,
the Commercial NB, for all of two years before changing its title to the National City Bank in May of 1914. Then, just seven months later, the bank liqui-
dated and was absorbed by a neighboring institution. Understandably, notes from this charter are excessively rare with just two pieces known with the
first title and just one example reported with the second title, the specimen we are offering this evening. And what a specimen as it is a most attractive
serial number 1 note with vibrant color and deep, original embossing. It has a few light folds and its top and bottom margins have been cut a bit irregu-
larly but it is a pretty note that obviously never circulated. Another flaming rarity for the Minnesota specialist.
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Starting Bid: $3,500
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21331 Moorhead, MN - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First
National Bank Ch. # (M)2569 PMG Very Fine 25.
Representing a scarcer type and denomination for the state of Minnesota,
this evenly circulated piece has nice margins for a Value Back and dis-
plays pleasing color and bold purple stamped signatures.
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Starting Bid: $750
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21332 Mora, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First National
Bank Ch. # 7292 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A most attractive large size note from the sole issuer in this northern
Minnesota community, it represents a scarce bank that was closed by the
receiver in 1931. It features vibrant color, dark stamped signatures, and
just some light folds.
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Starting Bid: $1,000
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21333 Ortonville, MN - $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 639 The Citizens
National Bank Ch. # (M)6747 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
A most attractive $20 Red Seal from this scarce, short-lived Big Stone
County bank that was only in business from 1903 until the receiver
arrived in early 1927. It is one of just three examples of this type recorded
in the census and is making its first public appearance since a 1973
Kagins sale. It is a bright, well embossed piece that is only held back from
a EPQ designation by a stray ink mark on the back. In our 2018 Central
States auction, we sold a PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45 Red Seal from
here for $4,560.
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Starting Bid: $1,500
21334 Owatonna, MN - $1 1875 Fr. 383 The First National Bank Ch. #
1911 PMG Fine 12.
A scarce early note from this Steele County bank that is one of two 1875
$1s in the census, neither of which has made a public appearance in
almost ten years. This example does have some splits but it retains bold
pen signatures and nice color for the grade, particularly of its blue end
paper.
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Starting Bid: $750
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21335 Owatonna, MN - $2 Original Fr. 389 The First National Bank
Ch. # 1911 PMG Very Good 10.
A very scarce early note from this Steele County bank that is the only
Lazy Deuce reported from this charter. It is well circulated and has a
couple of minor repairs but, otherwise, is pleasing for the assigned grade
with good color and legible pen signatures.
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Starting Bid: $1,000
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Bank Ch. #2122 PMG Very Fine 25.
An attractive Original Series ace that is one of barely a dozen survivors
known from this scarce Owatonna bank that failed in 1926. It is one of
two examples of this denomination recorded from here and the first of
that pair to cross the auction block in over fifteen years. It displays solid
paper and ample margins along with sharp ink colors and dark pen sig-
natures.
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Starting Bid: $1,000
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21337 Owatonna, MN - $2 1875 Fr. 390 The Farmers National Bank Ch. # 2122 PMG Very Fine 30.
The Farmers National Bank of Owatonna was chartered in 1873, but did not issue any notes past Series 1875. By 1910, just $1,186 remained outstanding
according to Treasury records. Of that total, about a dozen notes are reported including two Lazy Deuces, with this piece easily the finer of the known
pair. It is a very pretty example with unusually bold ink colors and dark pen signatures. Its margins are almost fully clear of the design and it exhibits no
problems whatsoever.
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Starting Bid: $3,500
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21338 Owatonna, MN - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The Farmers National Bank Ch. # 2122 PMG About Uncirculated 50 EPQ.
A lovely note from this scarce Steele County bank that issued First Charters only before it liquidated at the expiration of its charter in 1893. Fortuitously,
two cut sheets of 1875 $5s were set aside for the enjoyment of today’s collectors. This offering is from one of those two sheets and, aside from some minor
handling, is as fresh and bright as the day it was printed. Bold and ornate penned signatures are present, along with a beautiful red overprint.
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Starting Bid: $1,500
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21339 Owatonna, MN - $50 1882 Brown Back Fr. 514 The National
Farmers Bank Ch. # (M)4928 PMG Choice Fine 15.
Brown Backs as a rule are among the most attractive of all Nationals. The
$50 boasts slightly larger vignettes than the lower denomination designs,
with Washington Crossing the Delaware at left and Victory at right.
Around a dozen examples of this type and denomination are known
from Minnesota, from two different banks. This is a pleasing mid-grade
example with attractive ink colors and bold pen signatures.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21340 Owatonna, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 656 The National
Farmers Bank Ch. # 4928 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
A lovely note from this elusive Steele County charter number that issued
large size only before it failed in September of 1926. It is one of barely a
dozen notes reported, only two of which have crossed the public auction
block since 2010. Displaying wonderful color and attractive pen signa-
tures, its only flaw is an insignificant edge tear.
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Starting Bid: $750
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21341 Perham, MN - $5 1902 Date Back Fr. 590 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)6276 PMG Very Fine 30.
A great serial number 1 note from the only bank to issue in this tiny Otter
Tail County location. It is one of just a half dozen pieces recorded from
this large-only institution that elected to close its doors in 1925 and the
only number 1 example recorded from here. It is an attractive note with
just several light storage folds.
Starting Bid: $1,500
21342 Princeton, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The First National
Bank Ch. # 7708 PMG Very Fine 30.
A bright and attractive large size example from this Princeton bank that
closed its doors in 1934 and a new addition to the census. Aside from a
low grade specimen that has been continuously recycled on an internet
auction site, it is also the large from this charter to be publicly offered
since 2010. Nice color and the dark printed signatures of two members of
the Patterson family grace the $10 Plain Back.
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Starting Bid: $600
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21343 Raymond, MN - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 617 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)8050 PMG Very Fine 20.
A scarce and seldom offered Minnesota bank that, while it has eight notes
in the census, just two have ever crossed public auction block and none
since 2010. This offering is the finer of just two Date Backs reported and
features excellent color for the grade and dark pen signatures.
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21344 Redwood Falls, MN - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The First
National Bank Ch. # (M)5826 PMG About Uncirculated 50.
A well margined and embossed example of this better type and denomi-
nation that shows no real folds within its third party holder. Upon close
examination, a small rust stain which has been lightened is found in the
top margin.
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Starting Bid: $750
21345 Rochester, MN - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 487 The Rochester
National Bank Ch. # (M)2316 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
From a downright rare Rochester bank that issued large notes only before
closing in 1924, this is a nice-looking $10 Brown Back that is one of only
four notes in the census. Last on the market in a 1995 auction, it is a well
margined piece with fresh ink colors and bold pen signatures. The most
recent auction appearance of a note from this charter was an AU Plain
Back that sold for about $3,800 in 2014.
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Starting Bid: $1,500
21346 Rush City, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First National
Bank Ch. # (M)6954 PMG Fine 12.
A very scarce note from the sole issuer in Chisago County, it represents
a bank that was only in business from 1903 until the receiver arrived in
1927. To date, just six pieces are reported extant from here including this
example which was once part of the Marco Biondich collection that was
sold in 1998. It has seen its share of circulation but retains legible signa-
tures and solid paper for the grade.
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Starting Bid: $625
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21347 Saint Cloud, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First
National Bank Ch. # (M)2790 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A fully embossed and brightly colored Plain Back from this large only
Stearns County bank that bears one of the more popular Minnesota town
names. Only its centering precludes consideration of a Gem grade for this
pretty note.
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Starting Bid: $625
21348 Saint James, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The First
National Bank Ch. # 4859 PMG Very Fine 25.
This is one of barely a dozen examples reported from this scarce southern
Minnesota institution that was closed by the receiver in 1926 and it is also
a note that is making its first public appearance since John Hickman’s
sale of the Del Bertschy collection in October of 1990. It is a crisp mid-
grade Plain Back with nice color and dark stamped signatures.
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Starting Bid: $625
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21349 Saint Paul, MN - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The Second National Bank
Ch. #725 PMG Very Fine 20.
A scarce early note from this Ramsey County issuer that is one of three
First Charter Fives in the census and the first we have ever offered. It is a
pleasing mid-grade example with solid paper and dark pen signatures.
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Starting Bid: $750
21350 Saint Paul, MN - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The Second
National Bank Ch. #725 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
A well signed note from this Ramsey County issuer which issued large
only before liquidating in 1912. Bright, original paper and excellent color
are seen on this pretty $5 Brown Back that bears an attractive bank title
layout.
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Starting Bid: $625
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Rather well worn but this note is not only the sole 1875 $20 reported from this Minneapolis charter but it is also the only example of this type and
denomination listed in the National Currency Foundation census for the entire state of Minnesota. Despite its extensive amount in circulation, its colors
remain quite bright and the president's signature remains dark. This is a real prize for the Minnesota specialist.
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Starting Bid: $1,250
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21352 Saint Paul, MN - $100 1882 Brown Back Fr. 520 The St. Paul NB Ch. # 2959 PMG Very Fine 25.
A classic Minnesota rarity as this is one of only three $100 Brown Backs reported for the entire state. It also represents a scarcer St. Paul bank as well
which has only ten notes in the census. With one of the three known $100s recorded in the census as a mere Good-Very Good, this offering, which
has never appeared at public sale, is easily the second finest of the known trio. It is an unusually well margined specimen with sharp ink color, solid
paper, and bold signatures. Some minor staining has been noted by PMG but that flaw is more than offset by this great note’s rarity and desirabil-
ity. This is another trophy note from this fabulous Minnesota collection we are offering this evening.
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21353 Saint Paul, MN - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The American National Bank Ch. # (M)6828 PMG Very Fine 30.
A much scarcer type from this better St. Paul bank that is one of only three Red Seals reported from here and the only one of three to have appeared at
public sale. Great color and bold pen signatures add to the appeal of this moderately circulated $10 that does have some residue on its back.
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Starting Bid: $750
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21354 Saint Peter, MN - $5 Original Fr. 399 The First National Bank Ch. # 1794 PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ.
An attractive early note from this very scarce Nicollet County bank which is crossing the auction block for the first time. This is a bright and fresh note
with no real evidence of circulation seen through its holder. In fact, it is currently listed in the Track & Price census as Choice CU. In the past two years,
we sold a PMG Very Fine 25 specimen from here for over $3,000 and a PMG About Uncirculated 55 example for $10,200. This attractive offering should
wind up somewhere in between those two.
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Starting Bid: $3,000
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21355 Sauk Centre, MN - $100 1902 Date Back Fr. 689 The First
National Bank Ch. # 3155 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This small Minnesota town was the birthplace of novelist Sinclair Lewis,
whose 1920 novel, Our Town was set in the fictional community of
Gopher Prairie, a not so thinly disguised Sauk Centre. The book’s depic-
tion of small town life was hardly flattering, and for many years Lewis
was persona non grata in his home town, although faded memories and a
desire for the tourist dollar have led to the community honoring its only
famous son in recent years. Tonight's offering is a unique note from the
much rarer of Sauk Centre's two issuers as it is the only large size reported
from this charter and the only $100 Date Back listed in the National
Currency Foundation census.
Opening in 1884, the First National elected to issue only the high denom-
inations starting with the Third Charter Period and continuing until its
liquidation in 1930. To date, just this piece has survived from its large
size emissions and it crossing the auction block for the first time tonight.
It is an evenly circulated specimen displaying just honest wear and dark
signatures. Another wonderful opportunity tonight for the Minnesota
specialist.
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Starting Bid: $5,000
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21356 Sleepy Eye, MN - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 650 The First
National Bank Ch. # (M)6387 PMG Very Fine 20.
A new note for the census of this perennially popular bank that bears one
of the greatest town names to ever appear on a National Bank Note. The
town received its unusual name from Chief Sleepy Eye, a Sioux Chief who
met with President James Monroe in 1824, and was persuaded there to
agree to a treaty giving up most of the Sioux lands in western Minnesota.
This $20 exhibits just even wear and retains nice color for the grade.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21357 Stillwater, MN - $5 Original Fr. 399 The Lumberman’s
National Bank Ch. # 1783 PMG Very Fine 30.
A lovely note from this large only Washington County bank that closed
in 1919. One of just eight pieces in the census, this is an attractive exam-
ple with an appealing occupational bank title, vibrant color, and solid
paper. It has also received the accolade “Good Color” from PMG. Aside
from a low grade Third Charter note, there have no public offerings from
this tough bank since 2010.
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Starting Bid: $1,500
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21358 Thief River Falls, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The First
National Bank Ch. # 5894 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
A pack fresh example from a Minnesota bank that bears one of the
greatest town names found on National Bank Notes. This bright, well
embossed Plain Back is only held back from an even higher grade by its
margins. While there are several high grade pieces known from here, the
last offering of a fully Choice CU note occurred in 2004.
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Starting Bid: $2,000
21359 Ulen, MN - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 616 The First National Bank
Ch. # (M)7081 Fine.
One of a measly four notes reported on this Clay County bank that went
into receivership in October, 1924. This raw example is the lowest graded
of the quartet. It has the folds of a Fine with a couple of small internal
holes and three bottom edge tears ranging in length from approximately
a half inch to 1.75 inches. Long ago tape repairs on the face and back have
since failed over the years. A few scuff marks are also present on both the
face and back. Only two examples on this bank have appeared at auction.
A Fine 1902 $10 Plain Back realized $4,840 in 1998 and a different 1902
$10 Plain Back also grading Fine realized $10,925 in 2010. The note in this
lot is offered without an estimate. There will be no returns on this lot for
any reason.
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21360 Wadena, MN - $50 1882 Brown Back Fr. 513 The First National Bank Ch. # 4821 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
A beautifully fresh and vividly printed $50 Brown Back that comes from a small group of a dozen or so Wadena $50 Brown Backs unearthed many
years ago. Two of that number are impounded in the Smithsonian, with the others long since dispersed into collections. With the exception of a quartet
of examples from Owatonna, notes from this group remain the only source of $50 Brown Backs from Minnesota. All we have seen are extremely high
grade, and just about every one has the same trim on the bottom, severely impinging into the design at the bottom right end. This pretty note is a happy
exception with an unusually wide bottom margin. Almost five years ago, we sold a PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ example for this $10,575. This
superior piece could certainly exceed that number.
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Starting Bid: $4,500
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Wheaton, MN - $5 1882 Value Back Fr. 574 The First National
21362 Windom, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 624 The Windom
Bank Ch. # (M)6035 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
An attractive example which is the finest of five $5 Value Backs in the cen-
sus from this Minnesota location. Great color and bold embossing are the
traits of well margined, lightly circulated note.
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Starting Bid: $750
National Bank Ch. # (M)6396 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce southern Minnesota bank with just ten large size reported
including this example which made its last public appearance in our
September 2000 auction. Displaying nice color and even, problem-free
wear, it is one of just two large from this charter to cross the public auction
block in the past twenty years.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $625
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Ch. # 1842 PMG Very Fine 20 Net.
The Second National Bank of Winona operated from 1871 to 1910 before
it was liquidated. Despite making it to 1902, it only issued Original Series,
1875, and Series 1882 notes. Just six notes from the First Charter period
known from the bank, including this example which is crossing the auc-
tion block for the first time. It does have some major splits and its paper is
a bit toned but it retains still dark signatures and a bold seal and numbers
on the face.
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Starting Bid: $750
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21364 Winona, MN - $10 1882 Date Back Fr. 540 The Second National
Bank Ch. # (M)1842 PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A bright, well margined, and sharply inked $10 Date Back from this
scarce large-only Winona bank that opened its doors in 1871 and elected
to close them in 1910 after issuing only First and Second Charter notes.
Just a few light folds are found on this pretty note that is crossing the auc-
tion block for the first time.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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A lovely Minnesota ace from a small run which has supplied collectors with high grade examples for two generations. It displays full originality with
strong pen signatures and a bold red overprint. This piece, and the following lot, are the sole aces from this charter to have been awarded the full Gem
grade from PMG.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $3,000
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Another gorgeous First Charter ace from this popular Minnesota hoard bank and just as pretty as the previous lot with its full original colors, solid mar-
gins, and bold pen signatures. A great note for the type specialist and anyone who appreciates high grade Nationals.
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21367 Winona, MN - $1 Original Fr. 382a The Merchants National Bank Ch. # 2268 PMG About Uncirculated 55.
A third Original Series ace from the small partial cut sheet as the two previous lots that features the same vibrant colors but it does have some slight han-
dling and a very minor repair. However, until closely examined, it has the look of a pretty Choice New note.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,250
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A most attractive Lazy Deuce that is from a cut sheet that we are offering this evening, it is another note from a small run that has supplied high grade
specimens from this bank for collectors for years. of notes which have been tightly held for decades. This example, displays ample margins with strong
pen signatures and a bold red overprint. A few pinholes have been noted by PMG.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $4,500
21369 Winona, MN - $50 1929 Ty. 2 The Winona National & Savings
Bank Ch. # 10865 PMG Very Fine 30.
Only two charter numbers in the state of Minnesota issued Type 2 $50s.
One was charter number 10865 in Winona and the other was charter
number 9327, the Northern National Bank of Duluth. However, not
a single Type 2 $50 of the 36 issued is documented on the Northern
National Bank. The Winona N&SB only issued 264 pieces and of that
number, just seven are documented in the National Bank Note Census
and that includes the $50 in this lot. The last $50 example to cross the
auction block was way back in 2004. Almost sixteen years later pro-
duces just one more opportunity to acquire one of these highly desirable
Nationals. A small piece is missing from the top right margin.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
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21370 Winona, MN - $100 1929 Ty. 2 The Winona National &
Savings Bank Ch. # 10865 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
An extremely scarce type and denomination from Minnesota, with this
bank the only institution in the state to issue Type 2 $100s. A mere 144
were printed and both Track & Price and the National Bank Note Census
lists the same ten serial numbers as survivors. That figure also includes
the example in this lot that last appeared at auction in 1986. This is a very
nice representative for the grade sporting white paper and traces of bank
title embossing.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21371 Worthington, MN - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 633 The Citizens
National Bank Ch. # (M)5910 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce southern Minnesota bank that issued large size only before
the receiver arrived to close the doors in 1924. This offering is one of only
seven pieces recorded and is the first to ever appear in one of our auc-
tions. It is an evenly circulated and well printed Plain Back that is cross-
ing the auction block for the first time. National Bank Ch. # (S)5177 PMG Fine 12.
From the Gilmore Sem Collection, Part I Only 28 Brown Backs of any denomination are currently known from
Starting Bid: $750 Mississippi, and of those listed in the census just four are $20s (three are
from this bank, including this example). This note, which is one of just
four pieces in the census from here, is well circulated but retains solid
paper for the grade along with respectable color. This bank, chartered just
9 days after the NB of Commerce of Hattiesburg that held the previous
charter number, closed in 1908 and printed only Brown Backs. A great
opportunity to acquire a true Mississippi rarity.
Starting Bid: $2,000
21372 Hattiesburg, MS - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504 The First
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21373 Iuka, MS - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 620 The First National Bank Ch. # (S)10154 PMG Very Fine 25.
This newly discovered example is the first specimen from this short-lived bank ever to appear at public sale. While the census shows one other example,
its whereabouts have long been shrouded in mystery, although a good guess might be in the vault containing some of this state’s greatest rarities which
have been hidden away since the owner passed on nearly forty years ago. This piece came directly from the proverbial “weeds,” and is being offered here
to the collecting fraternity for the first time. It comes from Iuka’s only National Bank, an institution which was in business for a mere three years before
bowing out in early 1915 after issuing what can charitably be described as “pocket change.” PMG mentions some stains, but they are light and mostly
affect the reverse. Our estimate will be conservative, but it would not surprise us at all to see it swiftly exceeded well before the hammer falls this eve-
ning.
Starting Bid: $3,750
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21374 West Point, MS - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
2891 Partial Uncut Sheet of Four PMG About Uncirculated 50.
A bright, well embossed partial uncut sheet of four small size $10s from
this Mississippi bank that represent the top four positions from the sheet.
There is a fold between each note but, otherwise, they have sustained only
light handling.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21375 Caruthersville, MO - $5 1929 Ty. 2 National Bank Ch. # 14092
PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A well margined and crackling fresh note from this seldom offered 14000
Charter Number bank that was last on the market in our 2004 Central
States auction. It is also the first example from this charter to cross the
public auction block since 2011.
Starting Bid: $750
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21376 Saint Louis, MO - $100 1882 Brown Back Fr. 527 The
Merchants-Laclede National Bank Ch. # (M)5002 PMG Very Fine 30.
This is the only $100 Brown Back reported from this St. Louis bank, and
one of only nine such examples in the census from all banks in the state
of Missouri combined. It is broadly margined, bright for the grade, and
strongly pen signed, giving it plenty of eye appeal. PMG notes a minor
restoration, but this is so trivial that it is impossible to spot within the
confines of the holder. Our consignor obtained this note from the 1995
Memphis auction, and it has been off the market since that lone appear-
ance.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $3,000
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21377 ~=— Billings, MT - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 661 The Midland
National Bank Ch. # 12407 PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.
One of the better large size notes to be reported on this Billings bank that
did not open its doors until 1923. This pretty note, which made its last
public appearance in a 2004 auction, displays bright, white paper and
flashy ink colors.
Starting Bid: $750
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21378 Geyser, MT - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 632 The First National
Bank Ch. # (W)10952 PMG Extremely Fine 40.
A nice high grade example from an always in demand bank.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part I
Starting Bid: $1,000
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NEBRASKA
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A gorgeous note from this very rare Hamilton County bank that is just the sixth large to be reported and the second Brown Back. Easily the finest of the
pair of Second Charter notes now extant (the other being another $5 Brown Back in Very Good that we sold in 2006), this beautiful piece features vibrant
color, dark pen signatures, and just minimal traces of circulation.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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# 13420 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
A well embossed and crackling fresh serial number 1 from a Nebraska
bank that operated under this name until September 7, 2002, when it
became part of the FNB of Sidney, Nebraska. While two number 1 uncut
sheets are listed in the census for this charter, this is the first number 1
note from here to ever be publicly offered, according to Track & Price.
Starting Bid: $1,000
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21381 Saint Paul, NE - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The Saint Paul
National Bank Ch. # 3129 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
A lovely $5 Brown Back from a sheet cut many years ago. This is the “D”
position note with penned signatures that are bold and clear. The colors
are as bright as the day this sheet was cut, and the note has retained its
entire bottom selvage. It is from a small hoard of high-grade $5 Brown
Backs that was discovered in the 1940s, and this piece is nice enough to
have been graded Gem when it last appeared in a 2004 auction.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21382 Tecumseh, NE - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The First National Bank Ch. # 2955 PCGS Choice About New 58.
A wonderful Nebraska rarity from the first of three banks chartered in this small county seat community in far southeast Nebraska. Chartered during
the Nebraska boom year of 1883, it met the fate of so many rural banks in this state, liquidating in 1887 in the midst of a vicious agricultural depression.
Having issued a meager $20,000 in $5 Brown Backs only during its four year run, Treasury records indicate that by 1910 a minuscule $125 was left out-
standing. This is the sole surviving example from this short-lived banking venture, but, fortunately for collectors, it is a real beauty, having been graded
Choice About New 58 by PCGS, missing the fully Uncirculated grade due only to a couple of tiny corner folds. The bank’s cashier, William A Wolfe,
went on to organize and sign notes from the German National Bank of Beatrice, Nebraska. An article accompanying this lot discusses the deaths of Mr.
Wolfe and his brother, Charles C. Wolfe, who was also a banker, within forty-eight hours of each other. The two Wolfes engaged in a contentious lawsuit
over the distribution of their father’s assets after his death, with the brother prevailing in the first trial and William ultimately winning after the Iowa
supreme court reversed the initial decision. The newspaper account noted, “While the case was on trial in the local court, the brothers, contesting with
their lawyers every inch of the ground with apparent bitterness, nevertheless sat beside each other in court, ate at the same table in the hotel, and occu-
pied the same bed.” If you appreciate the combination of rarity, desirability, and grade, this is a note you should bring home this evening.
Starting Bid: $7,500
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21384 Eureka, NV - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Farmers & Merchants
National Bank Ch. # 11784 PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ.
21383 Elko, NV - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. # 7743
PCGS Very Fine 25.
An evenly circulated and solid example from this always popular Nevada
bank that is crossing the auction block for the first time since 2006.
Starting Bid: $1,250
Small notes only from this elusive and always in demand Nevada bank.
This is a very pretty note that is listed in the census as Choice CU and,
through its PCGS holder, it certainly looks like a CU example with natu-
ral paper wave and no discernable evidence of circulation. Either way, this
bright, well embossed $10 should generate some serious bidding interest
tonight.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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9452 PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ.
A beautiful serial number 2 Type 2 $20 from a sheet which appeared in
the landmark 1971 Lester Merkin, sale which proved that Series 1929
Nationals were more than just spending money. (The 100-plus sheets in
the Merkin sale had once been part of the famed Colonel Green estate
and had been rejected by a major New York auction house as having too
little value to offer at auction.) The sheet was cut somewhat later, with the
number 1 note selling at the Heritage ANA sale in 1995, while the other
pieces have been offered in various auction venues over the years. This
number 2 example is a true beauty, a perfect note for the collector seek-
ing to complete the ultimate Series 1929 state set or the Nevada collector
seeking only the finest in small size notes.
Starting Bid: $4,000
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# 3575 PCGS Gem New 66PPQ.
A high grade note from this avidly collected Nevada location whose
serial number fits nicely into a range of Uncirculated examples that were
unearthed as part of the Redfield Hoard back in the 1970s. This piece is a
lovely example which is certain to please even the most discerning of col-
lectors with its wide margins, bold ink colors, and superb paper surfaces.
Starting Bid: $3,000
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21386 Reno, NV - $5 1929 Ty. 2 First National Bank Ch. # 7038 PMG
Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ.
While this has certainly become a hoard note, very few have actu-
ally reached the Superb Gem grading plateau. This glorious example has
achieved that lofty level due to its utter originality, bright paper and won-
derful centering.
Starting Bid: $750
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21388 Conway, NH - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The Conway NB Ch.
# (N)9476 PMG Very Fine 30.
A very rare note from the only National Bank to issue in this northern
New Hampshire community. Despite its location in a major tourist area
that has seen an influx of visitors since the mid-nineteenth century, this
short-lived institution was the sole National Bank chartered here. The
census reveals only four notes known from Conway, including this attrac-
tive, moderately circulated Plain Back that has just had some very minor
repairs. Over six years ago, we sold a PMG Very Fine 20 specimen for
almost $9,000.
From the David F. Noyes Collection
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21389 Belvidere, NJ - $10 1882 Brown Back Fr. 480 The Belvidere
National Bank Ch. # 1096 PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.
An attractively pen signed Brown Back with great color and originality. It
is the first $10 Brown Back from this bank to cross the auction block in a
decade, with bidding likely to easily reach...
Starting Bid: $750
First Public Offering in Thirty-Four Years
21390 Belvidere, NJ - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 474 The Warren County
National Bank Ch. # 4980 PMG Very Fine 30.
A very new discovery from a just plain rare bank. Although six notes are
enumerated in the National Bank Note Census, all have long been closely
held by New Jersey collectors, with the last appearance of any example
from this bank coming back in 1986. This $5 Brown Back is likely the
finest example known from the bank as well, featuring great color, bright
paper, and strong two color pen signatures. Expect to see some spirited
bidding by this state's many collectors, likely ending in the range of...
Starting Bid: $2,500
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# 10224 PMG Very Fine 30.
A great Jersey shore item from this much in demand county. With large
notes from here unknown, collectors must make do with the very limited
supply of Series 1929 examples, most of which have been ensconced in
long term New Jersey holdings, as has this piece. It is as nice as almost any
note we have ever seen from here.
Starting Bid: $875
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21392 Branchville, NJ - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First National Bank Ch. #
7364 PMG Very Fine 25.
A very scarce note from a just plain rare Sussex County bank. The cen-
sus shows just two large and four small examples extant, with the last
offering (which was the first in 15 years) seeing a VF 30 EPQ Series 1929
example fetch almost $3,000 in 2018.
Starting Bid: $1,250
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21393 Bridgeton, NJ - $5 1902 Red Seal Fr. 587 The Cumberland
National Bank Ch. # (E)1346 PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.
A lovely example from a bank whose officers laid back a small hoard of
Uncirculated $5 Red Seals, to the delight of today’s collectors. Our offer-
ing tonight is enhanced by absolutely pristine paper surfaces, dark ink
signatures and nice, but not quite perfect, centering. The embossing is
unusually deep and attests to the unmolested originality of this attractive
piece.
From the Coral Gables Collection, Part II
Starting Bid: $750
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21394 Cranford, NJ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The First National Bank Ch. # 12263 PMG Fine 12.
Not a rare Union County bank but this is one of only two large size from this charter that have been publicly offered in any venue since 2003, according
to Track & Price. It has seen its share of circulation but retains decent color and solid paper for the grade.
Starting Bid: $750
21395 Freehold, NJ - $1 Original Fr. 380a The Freehold National Banking Company Ch. # 951 PMG Very Fine 25.
This bank lasted from 1865 until just a few weeks before Christmas 1884 and issued First Charter notes only. Offerings at public auction have been
mighty sparse since 2007, with Track & Price recording just three. This attractive Original Series ace is a new addition to the census of less than a dozen
notes reported and displays nice color and delicate pen signatures with just a minor restoration mentioned by PMG.
Starting Bid: $750
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We are pleased to offer two very special newly reported uncut sheets from this Hunterdon County bank. The first uncut sheet consists of six Type 2 $10
notes, each of which has been courtesy autographed by the bank’s President, George R. Hanks, above his facsimile signature. Also written on the back of
the sheet in the bottom margin are the words “LAST PANE.” A check of the serial numbers in the Kelly reference determine that this sheet is the next-to-
last sheet of Type 2 $10s issued by the bank. Each note features bright paper and bold embossing with just a light fold between each note. A great item for
the New Jersey specialist.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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Another attractive sheet from this High Bridge bank, this one a Type 2 $20 sheet with each note also courtesy autographed by George P. Hanks, who
assumed the bank’s presidency in 1932. In the bottom margin on the back are the written words “LAST SHEET” which is truly the case here as, accord-
ing to the Kelly reference, this is truly the last sheet of Type 2 $20s issued by this bank in 1935. While number 1 sheets are relatively commonplace, last
sheets are items that were definitely not saved. As with the $10 sheet in the previous lot, each note is fresh and original with just a light fold between each
note. This is another great opportunity for the New Jersey collector or any specialist in small size Nationals.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21398 Hightstown, NJ - $1 1875 Fr. 383 The First National Bank Ch. #
1737 PMG Very Fine 25.
A lovely new addition to the census of this scarce Mercer County bank
that is a very attractive 1875 ace. This offering features even wear, pleas-
ing color, and dark pen signatures. The blue end paper, so prevalent on
this series, is quite evident on this appealing First Charter note.
Starting Bid: $1,750
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21399 Hoboken, NJ - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 615 The Second NB Ch. #
(E)3744 PMG Very Fine 20.
A large size only Hoboken bank with this being the only Red Seal known
on this Hudson County bank. It has the penned signature of Cashier
A.N. Terbell and the penned signature on the president’s signature line
has been added. Cashier Terbell served with President R.F. Rabe in those
capacities from 1907-18.
Starting Bid: $875
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Bank Ch. # (E)5232 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.
A just plain rare Ocean County bank which issued Second Charter
examples only before liquidating at the expiration of its charter in 1919.
This is the only $5 Value Back known from the bank, and the highest
grade example of any type or denomination listed in the census from this
institution. PMG’s grade appears conservative in the extreme, especially
in view of their comments “Exceptional Paper Quality & Color.”
Starting Bid: $3,000
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Little Ferry Fourth Large Size Reported
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Little Ferry, NJ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Little Ferry NB Ch. # 12378 PMG Very Fine 25.
An excessively rare North Jersey bank with a great bank title that was the sole issuer in town. In large size, this bank only issued $5 1902 Plain Backs
and almost 100 years later, only four have been documented by the National Bank Note Census. Also, only one of those has crossed the auction block
previously. That raw Fine-VF example fetched $12,075 at auction in 2012. This far superior piece is a bright example with sharp inks and rubber stamped
signatures of Cashier Peter A. Wiseman and President Oswald C. Mehrhof. PMG has commented about a minor repair, but any such repair is more than
offset by the rarity and desirability of this great National.
Starting Bid: $5,000
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21402 Manasquan, NJ - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 467 The First National
Bank Ch. # 3040 PMG Very Fine 30.
A newly discovered example which is the first Brown Back reported from
this rare New Jersey shore bank, which issued Brown Backs and Red Seals
only before closing its doors forever in 1908. Although five Red Seals are
listed in the census, all save one have been closely held for generations, with
the one example that has a sale record during the past thirty years fetch-
ing $7,475 when sold ten years ago. This pen signed $5 Brown Back was
the bottom note on the sheet, and still retains its full bottom selvage, an
almost certain indication that it was a keepsake and never really entered
circulation.
Starting Bid: $3,500
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21403 Montclair, NJ - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 609 The Montclair
National Bank Ch. # 12268 PMG Very Fine 30.
A very scarce Essex County bank with this piece one of the better survivors
in the census of just nine large size reported. Low serial number 3 adds to
the appeal of this bright and attractive note that exhibits just some light
folds.
Starting Bid: $750
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21404 Newark, NJ - $2 Original Fr. 389 The Manufacturers National
Bank Ch. # 2040 PMG Very Fine 25 Net.
One of only three Deuces reported from this Newark bank, and the
first of that trio to cross the public auction block in twenty years. It is an
attractive piece with ample margins all around excellent color, and sharp
pen signatures. PMG assigned a net grade to this pretty note for what they
term restorations but any such repairs have only served to enhance this
Deuce’s overall appearance.
Starting Bid: $2,000
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21405 Newton, NJ - $1 1875 Fr. 386 The Merchants National Bank
Ch. # 876 PMG Very Fine 25.
The first of a newly discovered mini-hoard from this large only Sussex
County bank. This piece joins two other 1875 aces in the census, and is
by far the highest grade of the trio. PMG notes pinholes, which are indeed
present.
Starting Bid: $750